Statements (168)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:genus
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tetraodontidae
gptkb:The_Balloon_Tetraodon gptkb:Tetraodontiformes |
| gptkbp:behavior |
territorial
courtship displays solitary or social depending on species can be aggressive during breeding. |
| gptkbp:body_style |
rounded body
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| gptkbp:breathability |
gills and skin respiration
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Detective
varies by species varies widely varied patterns warning coloration spotted or striped can change color when stressed |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:fish
gptkb:fugu blowfish |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
breeding programs
habitat protection sustainable fishing practices |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
varies by species
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
used in traditional medicine
featured in folklore in folklore considered a delicacy in some cultures in Japanese cuisine |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
inflation
toxic flesh inflation to deter predators release of toxins |
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivore
omnivorous carnivorous |
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia gptkb:South_America tropical and subtropical waters |
| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
public aquariums
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| gptkbp:eye_color |
bulging eyes
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Tetraodontidae
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| gptkbp:fins |
pectoral fin
dorsal fin dorsal and anal fins present used for maneuvering |
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
Linnaeus in 1758
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
foraging on the substrate
picking at hard-shelled prey |
| gptkbp:growth_rate |
30 cm
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| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:battle
freshwater coral reefs |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
rough and spiny
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tetraodon
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| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
climate change
pollution habitat loss |
| gptkbp:is_capable_of |
producing tetrodotoxin
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
spines
spiny skin beak-like teeth |
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Indian_Ocean gptkb:Pacific_Ocean freshwater coastal regions freshwater habitats marine environments coastal waters brackish water tropical waters estuarine environments brackish waters |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:psychologist
colorful appearance colorful patterns aggressive behavior defensive mechanisms toxicity color change social behavior high intelligence slow movement distinctive body shape unique shape varied coloration defensive behavior unique mating rituals unique feeding habits unique reproductive behavior distinctive eyes inflating behavior unique beak-like teeth |
| gptkbp:is_often_served_with |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
marine ecosystems
marine biodiversity aquatic ecosystems aquatic biodiversity marine food web aquatic biodiversity. aquatic food webs tropical fish trade family Tetraodontidae tropical fish community |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:product
aquarists aquariums home aquariums |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Diodon
gptkb:Arothron family Tetraodontidae |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
neurotoxic effects
neurotoxins |
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
gptkb:municipality
conservation efforts overfishing fishing regulations |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:product
aquarium trade scientific studies |
| gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to |
habitat loss
overfishing |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
up to 10 years in captivity |
| gptkbp:mouth |
beak-like teeth
|
| gptkbp:native_to |
tropical and subtropical regions
marine environments tropical waters |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
ability to inflate
inflation ability toxic flesh |
| gptkbp:notable_species |
gptkb:Tetraodon_lineatus
gptkb:Tetraodon_steindachneri gptkb:Tetraodon_turgidus |
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
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| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:bird
gptkb:mythological_figure larger fish |
| gptkbp:related_to |
family Tetraodontidae
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
studied for ecological roles
studied for evolutionary biology studied for toxin properties |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
behavioral studies
neurotoxic properties |
| gptkbp:size |
varies by species
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
solitary or in pairs
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| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Tetraodon_mbu
gptkb:Tetraodon_nigroviridis gptkb:Tetraodon_steindachneri gptkb:Tetraodon_turgidus cultivated in some regions important for local economies highly vascularized gills four gills Tetraodon species requires specific conditions for breeding |
| gptkbp:speed |
slow and deliberate
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| gptkbp:subject |
research on toxins
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| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with certain algae
|
| gptkbp:threats |
pollution
habitat loss overfishing |
| gptkbp:traded_on |
popular in the aquarium trade
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