Statements (101)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
gptkb:species |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Doctor_Dolittle:_The_Return
|
| gptkbp:activities |
active at night
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
can remain motionless for long periods
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| gptkbp:adult_plumage |
hatch from eggs
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| gptkbp:application |
used in studies of evolution and adaptation
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
can tolerate a range of temperatures
can tolerate warm waters |
| gptkbp:behavior |
nocturnal
solitary or in small groups |
| gptkbp:body_style |
elongated body
elongated and slender |
| gptkbp:breathability |
can breathe while resting on the sea floor
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to summer
year-round in warm waters |
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
small fish
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| gptkbp:color |
brown with dark spots
spotted pattern can change color slightly when stressed can change color to blend with surroundings |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Epaulette_Shark
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
protected in some areas
monitored by marine conservation groups |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
assessed by IUCN |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in local folklore
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Least Concern by IUCN
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| gptkbp:diet |
small fish and invertebrates
small fish |
| gptkbp:distribution |
northern Australia
coastal waters of Australia and New Guinea |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
important predator of small marine organisms
predator of small marine life |
| gptkbp:egg_color |
does not lay eggs
small eggs |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
helps maintain balance in coral reef ecosystems
vulnerable to changes in sea temperature |
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Hemiscylliidae
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| gptkbp:fins |
two dorsal fins
long pectoral fins |
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
by John G. Mc Kay in 1982
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| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
caught as bycatch
not targeted by fisheries |
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
uses suction to capture prey
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
related to ancient shark species
|
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
genome sequenced for research
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Hemiscyllium
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| gptkbp:habitat |
prefers sandy or rubble bottoms
restricted to Indo-Pacific region shallow coral reefs prefers sandy or rubble substrates |
| gptkbp:has_color |
brown with dark spots
|
| gptkbp:has_feature |
ability to walk on land using its fins
ability to walk on land |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
smooth and soft
rough and sandpaper-like |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Epaulette Shark
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| gptkbp:interacts_with |
generally harmless to humans
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| gptkbp:is_active_in |
night
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| gptkbp:is_capable_of |
survive in low oxygen environments
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| gptkbp:is_found_in |
coral reefs
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
walking on land
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:family_Hemiscylliidae
|
| gptkbp:length |
up to 1 meter
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 25 years
up to 10 years in captivity |
| gptkbp:local_names |
various indigenous names
known as 'walking shark' in some regions |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
males display courtship rituals
|
| gptkbp:migration |
limited migration within its range
|
| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Australia
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
studied for its ability to survive in low oxygen environments
important for understanding shark evolution |
| gptkbp:predators |
larger sharks
larger sharks and rays |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
ovoviviparous
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for its unique adaptations
studied for its unique locomotion |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Hemiscyllium_ocellatum
|
| gptkbp:senses |
well-developed sense of smell
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| gptkbp:size |
up to 1.2 meters
up to 1.2 meters long |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
not social, prefers solitude
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| gptkbp:species |
five pairs of gills
five pairs of gill slits studied for potential in aquaculture. |
| gptkbp:speed |
slow and graceful
uses a combination of swimming and walking typically found at depths of 1-10 meters |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
gptkb:cleaner_wrasse
may share habitat with other species. |
| gptkbp:tail_type |
long and slender
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
habitat loss and pollution |
| gptkbp:traded_on |
popular in aquariums
popular in public aquariums live or frozen food requires a large tank with hiding spots |