Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sphoeroides
|
| gptkbp:application |
used in toxin research
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
tolerates a range of temperatures
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary or in small groups
|
| gptkbp:body_style |
rounded and robust
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
varies by location
|
| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Actinopterygii
|
| gptkbp:color |
varies with environment
camouflage in natural habitat can change color when stressed grayish with dark spots distinctive spot patterns |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Spotted_Pufferfish
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
monitored by conservation organizations
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in local cuisines
|
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
inflation of body
|
| gptkbp:depth |
shallow coastal waters
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
Western Atlantic Ocean
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
prey for larger marine animals
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
contains tetrodotoxin
|
| gptkbp:eye_color |
located on top of the head
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Tetraodontidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
soft-rayed fins
dorsal and anal fins are long |
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
by Cuvier in 1829
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
overfishing in some areas
caught using nets and traps regulated in some regions assessed for sustainability. |
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Sphoeroides
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| gptkbp:growth_rate |
moderate
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
up to 50 meters
marine environments coral reefs and seagrass beds |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sphoeroides spengleri
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
can be dangerous if consumed improperly
|
| gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:larval_stage |
planktonic
undergoes metamorphosis |
| gptkbp:length |
30 cm
medium-sized fish |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
Pufferfish, Blowfish
|
| gptkbp:migration |
non-migratory
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
|
| gptkbp:phylum |
gptkb:Skrull
|
| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Sphoeroides_nephelus
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
spawning in open water |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for its toxin
|
| gptkbp:senses |
well-developed sense of smell
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
non-schooling
|
| gptkbp:species |
four pairs of gills
limited due to toxicity |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with cleaner fish
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
requires specific water conditions
popular in the aquarium trade can be territorial in captivity |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
protected in some areas
habitat destruction and pollution |