The Balloon Surgeonfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:adaptations schooling for protection
gptkbp:application ecological studies
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires large tank
popular in marine aquariums
marine flakes and algae
gptkbp:behavior schooling
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:captive_breeding difficult
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
during mating season
gptkbp:color_variation varies by region
gptkbp:coloration brightly colored
different from adults
camouflage in reefs
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Surgeonfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in aquarist communities
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives health of coral reefs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
sharp spines
gptkbp:fish_species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing concerns
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazing on algae
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
gptkbp:habitat_range 1 to 30 meters
gptkbp:has_skin striped pattern
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Balloon Surgeonfish
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
sharks and larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other surgeonfish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Acanthurus_blochii
gptkbp:social_behavior territorial
gptkbp:social_structure schools of fish
gptkbp:speed moderate
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_wrasses
anemonefish
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other reef fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jeff_Koons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3