Starry Pufferfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arothron_stellatus
gptkbp:adaptation Inflates when threatened
gptkbp:behavior Generally solitary
Slow-moving
gptkbp:body_style Rounded body
gptkbp:breeding_season Breeds during warmer months
gptkbp:color Different color morphs exist
Can change color based on mood
Can change color when threatened
Coloration may serve as camouflage.
Yellow with blue spots
gptkbp:common_name Starry puffer, Blue-spotted puffer
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitored by marine conservation groups
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in some cuisines
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role Prey for larger marine animals
gptkbp:environmental_impact Contains tetrodotoxin
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tetraodontidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal and anal fins present
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Overfishing concerns
Caught using nets and traps
Subject to fishing regulations in some areas
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Up to 30 meters
Prefers shallow waters
Difficult to breed in captivity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Starry Pufferfish
gptkbp:larval_stage Undergoes a larval stage before maturity
gptkbp:length 50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
Can live longer in captivity
gptkbp:migration Generally non-migratory
gptkbp:mimicry Can mimic other species
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for toxin properties
gptkbp:scales Scales are small and embedded
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Arothron_stellatus
gptkbp:size Medium-sized fish
gptkbp:species Not commonly farmed
Has gills for breathing
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Cleaner fish
gptkbp:traded_on Requires large tank
Not suitable with aggressive species
Requires a varied diet
Can be shy in new environments
gptkbp:venomous gptkb:battle
gptkbp:wildlife Coral reef degradation