gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:family
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:modern_barracuda
gptkb:The_Barracuda
gptkb:Barracuda
gptkb:The_Balloon_Barracuda
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gptkbp:behavior
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solitary or in schools
often solitary or in small groups
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gptkbp:body_style
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streamlined
laterally compressed
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gptkbp:characteristics
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sharp teeth
elongated body
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gptkbp:color
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often silver with dark stripes
silver to blue-green
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gptkbp:common_name
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barracudas
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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varies by species
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of strength
featured in fishing lore
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gptkbp:diet
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carnivorous
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gptkbp:distribution
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tropical and subtropical oceans
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Lutjanidae
gptkb:Carangidae
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gptkbp:fins
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forked tail
two dorsal fins
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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Linnaeus in 1758
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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bottom fishing
trolling
jigging
targeted by commercial fisheries
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gptkbp:growth_rate
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fast-growing
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gptkbp:habitat
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marine environments
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sphyraenidae
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gptkbp:is_essential_for
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commercial fishing
sport fishing
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 14 years
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gptkbp:notable_species
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gptkb:Sphyraena_barracuda
gptkb:Sphyraena_picuda
gptkb:3
gptkb:Sphyraena_jello
gptkb:Sphyraena_putnamiae
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Perciformes
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gptkbp:predators
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larger fish
larger fish and sharks
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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conservation efforts
physiology
behavioral studies
ecological impact
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gptkbp:senses
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keen sense of smell
excellent vision
lateral line system for detecting movement
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gptkbp:size
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up to 2 meters
can weigh over 30 kg
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gptkbp:social_structure
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may form schools during spawning
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Great_barracuda
gptkb:Blackfin_barracuda
gptkb:European_barracuda
gptkb:Pacific_barracuda
gptkb:Yellowtail_barracuda
about 30
five gill slits
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gptkbp:speed
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fast swimmers
can reach speeds of 35 mph
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gptkbp:threats
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pollution
habitat loss
overfishing
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gptkbp:traded_on
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some species are kept in aquariums
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