The Balloon Parrotfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jeff_Koons
gptkbp:adaptation Beak-like teeth
gptkbp:behavior Social fish
Forming groups
gptkbp:body_style Compressed body
gptkbp:color Brightly colored
Varies with age
During mating season
Juveniles are different in color
Bright blue and green
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Parrotfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkb:collection
gptkbp:cultural_significance In some local cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role Algae control
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Scaridae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Overfishing concerns
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Grazing on algae
gptkbp:fossil_record Notable fossil findings
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Genetic diversity research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Scarus
gptkbp:growth_rate Moderate growth rate
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Tropical waters
1 to 30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Balloon Parrotfish
gptkbp:is_essential_for Ecological role in reef health
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Various regional names
gptkbp:mating_system Courtship displays
gptkbp:migration Seasonal movements
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus Behavioral studies
Studied for reef ecology
gptkbp:scales Cycloid scales
gptkbp:size Up to 1 meter
gptkbp:social_structure Schools
gptkbp:species Not commonly farmed
Operculum present
gptkbp:speed Fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Cleaner fish
With other reef species
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on Popular in aquariums
gptkbp:wildlife Coral bleaching effects