The Black Grouper

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:age up to 30 years
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:color dark gray to black
during mating season
pale spots on body
gptkbp:common_name Black Grouper
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
marine protected areas
gptkbp:cooking_method grilled, fried, or in stews
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in local folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in seafood cuisine
gptkbp:depth up to 50 meters
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Western Atlantic Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by ocean temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serranidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations sustainable practices
population decline
support local economies
year-round in some areas
hook and line
traps and nets
size and bag limits
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
reefs and rocky areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Black Grouper
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishing
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length 2 meters
gptkbp:lifespan complex life cycle
gptkbp:local_names Mero, Goliath Grouper
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:nesting spring to summer
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species Goliath Grouper
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research studied for growth patterns
gptkbp:research_focus ecological studies
gptkbp:scientific_name Mycteroperca bonaci
gptkbp:size around 60 cm
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:species limited
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:threats overfishing, habitat loss
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts divers and anglers
gptkbp:traded_on occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:values high in seafood markets
gptkbp:weight up to 200 kg
gptkbp:wildlife coastal development
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black_Bart_Roberts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4