The Balloon Grouper

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:age Reaches maturity at 2 to 3 years
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Popular in the aquarium trade
May not be compatible with smaller fish
Requires large tanks and stable water conditions
gptkbp:behavior Solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_shape Robust and rounded body
gptkbp:color Brightly colored with red and orange hues
Uses chromatophores for color change
gptkbp:color_scheme Distinctive spots and stripes
gptkbp:color_variation Different color morphs exist
gptkbp:coloration Can change color based on mood
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Grouper
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Efforts to protect coral reefs benefit them
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serranidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fin is long and continuous
gptkbp:fish_species Potential for aquaculture farming
gptkbp:fishing_impact Overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Caught using traps and nets
Seasonal fishing restrictions apply
Subject to fishing regulations in some regions
gptkbp:gills Has 3 gill arches
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
gptkbp:habitat_range Found in tropical and subtropical waters
Typically found at depths of 1 to 50 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Balloon Grouper
gptkbp:human_interaction Can be friendly in captivity
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larval stage
gptkbp:length 75 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names Known by various names in different cultures
gptkbp:migration Limited migratory behavior
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species Other groupers
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Cephalopholis_miniata
gptkbp:social_structure Can be territorial
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships May associate with cleaner fish
gptkbp:symptoms Fading color and hiding behavior
gptkbp:wildlife Coral reef degradation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jeff_Koons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3