Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Southern_Puffer
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| gptkbp:application |
Studied for potential medical uses
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
Tolerant of varying temperatures
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
Generally solitary
Can inflate when threatened |
| gptkbp:body_style |
Rounded body
|
| gptkbp:breathability |
Breathe through gills
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Spring to summer
|
| gptkbp:color |
Mottled pattern
Can change color when stressed Gray to brown with lighter spots Can darken when threatened Color varies by individual |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Southern_puffer
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Monitored by marine biologists
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cuisine |
Firm flesh
|
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
Used in some traditional medicines
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Used in traditional dishes in some cultures
|
| gptkbp:diet |
Carnivorous
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| gptkbp:distribution |
Western Atlantic Ocean
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Prey for larger marine animals
|
| gptkbp:egg_color |
Transparent eggs
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Contains tetrodotoxin
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Tetraodontidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
Dorsal and anal fins present
Pectoral fins present |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Subject to local fishing regulations
Caught using nets and traps Caught in commercial fisheries |
| gptkbp:flavor |
Not typically consumed due to toxicity
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:Seagrass_beds
Shallow waters Coastal waters Estuaries and lagoons From Florida to Brazil Prefers sandy or muddy substrates |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Southern Pufferfish
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
Pelagic larvae
Undergoes metamorphosis |
| gptkbp:length |
30 cm
Medium-sized fish |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 10 years
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
Various regional names
|
| gptkbp:material |
Smooth skin with spines
|
| gptkbp:mating_system |
Males display to attract females
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Generally non-migratory
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Larger fish
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
Northern Pufferfish
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
Studied for toxin properties
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Sphoeroides_nephelus
|
| gptkbp:species |
Four gills
Limited due to toxicity |
| gptkbp:speed |
Paddle-like swimming
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Sensitive to pollution levels
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
May host parasites
|
| gptkbp:symptoms |
Can cause paralysis in predators
|
| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss
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| gptkbp:traded_on |
Occasionally kept in aquariums
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Camouflage and inflation
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