The Black Pufferfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black_Bart_Roberts
gptkbp:average_temperature Prefers warmer waters
gptkbp:behavior Solitary or in small groups
Generally non-aggressive
gptkbp:body_style Rounded and spiny
gptkbp:breathability Breathes through gills and can gulp air
gptkbp:breeding_season Breeds during warmer months
gptkbp:color Can vary in color based on environment
Camouflage and warning
Black with white spots
gptkbp:common_name Black Pufferfish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used in traditional dishes in some cultures
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Inflation and spines
gptkbp:diet Herbivorous and carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions
gptkbp:ecological_role Important for maintaining coral reef health
gptkbp:egg_color Lays eggs in open water
gptkbp:family gptkb:Diodontidae
gptkbp:fins Has dorsal and pectoral fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Overfishing in some areas
Caught using nets and traps
Subject to fishing regulations in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Forages on the ocean floor
gptkbp:habitat Tropical and subtropical oceans
Typically found at depths of 1 to 50 meters
gptkbp:has_skin Rough and spiny skin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Black Pufferfish
gptkbp:larval_stage Undergoes a larval stage before maturing
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Known by various names in different cultures
gptkbp:mimicry Some species mimic its appearance for protection
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:related_species Includes other pufferfish species
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for its toxin properties
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Diodon_holocanthus
gptkbp:size Up to 14 inches
gptkbp:social_structure Generally solitary but can be seen in pairs during breeding.
gptkbp:species Cultivated in some regions for food
Has gills for breathing underwater
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With certain algae and invertebrates
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:traded_on Not suitable for community tanks
Requires a varied diet of pellets and fresh foods
Requires large tank and specific water conditions
gptkbp:venomous Contains tetrodotoxin
gptkbp:water_quality Requires clean, well-filtered water