The Balloon Butterflyfish

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:adult_plumage different coloration than adults
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires a large tank
popular among reef aquarists
requires a varied diet in captivity
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:body_shape compressed body
gptkbp:breeding_behavior spawns in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
gptkbp:color can change color slightly when stressed
gptkbp:color_scheme distinctive eye spot
gptkbp:color_variation some have more orange hues
gptkbp:coloration yellow and black
camouflage among corals
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Butterflyfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some marine reserves
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet zooplankton
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:educational_value may form small schools
gptkbp:family gptkb:Chaetodontidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins are elongated
gptkbp:fish_species not commonly bred in captivity
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing affects populations
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages among corals
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Chaetodon
gptkbp:gills four pairs of gills
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_range typically found at depths of 1-30 meters
found in tropical waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Balloon Butterflyfish
gptkbp:larval_stage larvae are planktonic
gptkbp:length 20 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration may migrate for breeding purposes
gptkbp:mimicry mimics other species for protection
gptkbp:notable_work important for coral reef health studies
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other butterflyfish species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:social_structure often found in pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Chaetodon_lunula
gptkbp:speed swift and agile
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
often seen with clownfish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jeff_Koons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3