Spotfin Butterflyfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Butterflyfish
gptkbp:adult_plumage different coloration than adults
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:color varies by region
black and white stripes
yellow with black spots
can change color when stressed
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Spotfin_Butterflyfish
gptkbp:communication uses color patterns to communicate
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some regions
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in marine aquariums
gptkbp:diet zooplankton
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:ecological_role important for coral reef health
gptkbp:education may form small schools
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Chaetodontidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior searches for food among corals
uses snouts to pick food
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spotfin Butterflyfish
gptkbp:length 18 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic other fish
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other butterflyfish species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for reef ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Chaetodon_ocellatus
gptkbp:size up to 7 inches
gptkbp:social_structure often found in pairs
gptkbp:species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_wrasse
with cleaner shrimp
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on requires a large tank
gptkbp:wildlife vulnerable to larger predators