Stonefish

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Venomous_Fish
gptkbp:adaptation Excellent camouflage
gptkbp:average_temperature Tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:behavior Ambush predator
gptkbp:body_style Flattened and wide
gptkbp:breeding_season Little known about mating rituals
gptkbp:color Mimics surrounding environment
Camouflaged, often brown or gray
gptkbp:common_name Stonefish, Synanceia
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine Considered a delicacy in some cultures
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in local folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Venomous spines
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Australia, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sensitive to water temperature changes
gptkbp:established Limited availability
gptkbp:eye_color Located on top of the head
gptkbp:family gptkb:Synanceiidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fins with venomous spines
gptkbp:first_described_by Linnaeus, 1758
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Protected in some areas
Caught using nets and traps
Caught using traps and nets.
Spearfishing and line fishing
Targeted for food in some regions
Threatened by overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:habitat Marine environments
Up to 50 meters
Coral reefs and rocky substrates
gptkbp:has_skin Rough and spiny
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stonefish
gptkbp:hunting_technique Lying in wait for prey
gptkbp:interacts_with Dangerous due to venom
gptkbp:is_found_in Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 5 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names Various names in different cultures
gptkbp:mimicry Mimics rocks and coral
gptkbp:nesting Seasonal, varies by location
gptkbp:notable_features Highly camouflaged appearance
gptkbp:order gptkb:Scorpaeniformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and humans
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Scorpaenidae
gptkbp:related_to Scorpaenidae family
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for venom properties
gptkbp:size Up to 40 cm
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary fish
gptkbp:species Operculum present
Limited due to venomous nature
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Attraction for divers
gptkbp:traded_on Difficult to keep due to venom
gptkbp:venomous gptkb:theorem
Complex mixture of proteins and enzymes
Severe pain and potential death
Studied for medical applications
Through dorsal spines
gptkbp:wildlife Low due to venom
Influences local fish populations
Coral reef destruction and pollution