Tetraodon mbu

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
can be aggressive
gptkbp:breeding_season males display to attract females
varies by environment
difficult in captivity
gptkbp:character_traits curious and intelligent
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color varied, often with spots
can change based on mood
some have yellow spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Mbu_Pufferfish
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in aquarium trade
gptkbp:defense_mechanism inflates body
gptkbp:diet omnivore
live or frozen food
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:egg_color can lay hundreds of eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Tetraodontidae
known for toxin production
gptkbp:fins rounded and long
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a week
gptkbp:fuel_capacity needs hiding spots
minimum 100 gallons
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Tetraodon
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tetraodon mbu
gptkbp:interacts_with can be trained to some extent
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage requires specific care
gptkbp:level 6.5-7.5
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:mouth beak-like structure
gptkbp:native_to Congo River Basin
gptkbp:order gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for toxin properties
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Tetraodon_mbu
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
gptkbp:social_responsibility ich and fin rot
gptkbp:social_structure solitary in nature
gptkbp:species located behind the head
can be territorial with similar species
gptkbp:speed slow and deliberate
gptkbp:symptoms fading color
gptkbp:tank_mates should be chosen carefully
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
not suitable with small fish
can uproot plants
gptkbp:venomous tetrodotoxin
gptkbp:water_quality requires good filtration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mbu_pufferfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4