Sphyraena volitans

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:age 2-3 years
gptkbp:aquarium_trade occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in schools
gptkbp:body_shape elongated and streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:color juveniles are more colorful
silver with blue hues
gptkbp:color_scheme distinctive barracuda pattern
gptkbp:color_variation color varies with age
gptkbp:coloration silver with dark stripes
can change color slightly when stressed
gptkbp:common_name blackfin barracuda
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
not currently threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role important predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sphyraenidae
gptkbp:fins two dorsal fins
dark dorsal fins
gptkbp:fish_species limited aquaculture potential
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing concerns in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some regions
year-round fishing possible
caught by trolling
various techniques used by fishermen
gptkbp:genetic_studies undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:gills five gill slits
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
nearshore waters
gptkbp:habitat_range up to 50 meters
found in coral reefs and coastal waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sphyraena volitans
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:importance sport fishing
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
open ocean
gptkbp:length 1.8 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 14 years
gptkbp:local_names various local names in different languages
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations observed
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Sphyraena_barracuda
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:sights excellent vision
gptkbp:size size varies by region
gptkbp:social_structure often solitary
gptkbp:speed fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sphyraena
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5