Unicorn Fish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lactoria_cornuta
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style Laterally compressed body
gptkbp:breeding_season Typically during warmer months
gptkbp:color Different species have different colors
Varies from blue to green
Can change color when stressed
Can indicate health status
Chromatophores in skin
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Unicornfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some marine reserves
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Monitored by IUCN
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of marine biodiversity
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role Herbivore maintaining algae balance
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fin is long and pronounced
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Subject to local fishing laws
Overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Grazing on algae
gptkbp:fossil_record Few fossils found
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Naso
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Not commonly bred in captivity
Inshore areas
Shallow waters near reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Unicorn Fish
gptkbp:interacts_with Can be friendly in captivity
gptkbp:issues Not a true unicorn
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 30 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names Various names in different cultures
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migrations for breeding
gptkbp:notable_feature Long horn-like projection on forehead
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Sharks
Larger fish
gptkbp:range From East Africa to the Pacific Islands
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Surgeonfish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:size Up to 40 inches
gptkbp:social_structure Form schools for protection
gptkbp:species Cultivated in some regions
Has specialized gills for filtering food
Multiple species within the genus Naso
gptkbp:speed Moderate swimmers
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With cleaner wrasses
gptkbp:symptoms Fading color and hiding
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on Popular in marine aquariums
Requires large tanks
Generally peaceful with other species
Can be territorial in small spaces