Sphyraenidae

GPTKB entity

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