Vampire Eel

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Cobra_Commander
gptkbp:adaptations Electroreception
Adapted to low light conditions
gptkbp:anatomy Long, slender body
Located in the tail
gptkbp:application Studied for bioelectricity.
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Requires large tanks
gptkbp:average_temperature Tropical to subtropical waters
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:biodiversity Part of diverse eel family
gptkbp:body_shape Elongated and snake-like
gptkbp:breeding_season Varies by region
gptkbp:captive_breeding Challenges in breeding in captivity
gptkbp:climate_impact Sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:color Dark brown to black
Limited ability to change color
gptkbp:coloration Camouflage
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Vampire_Eel
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
Feeds on fish and crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution Africa and Southeast Asia
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in its habitat
Maintains balance in food web
gptkbp:electric_shock Can produce electric shocks
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives Sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:family gptkb:Muraenidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal and anal fins are continuous
gptkbp:fish_species Limited due to habitat needs
gptkbp:fishing_impact Overfishing concerns
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Ambush predator
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_studies Research on electric organ genes
gptkbp:gills Modified for low oxygen
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater and brackish environments
gptkbp:habitat_preference Caves and crevices
gptkbp:habitat_range Widespread in tropical waters
gptkbp:has_luminosity Not bioluminescent
gptkbp:has_skin Smooth and slimy
gptkbp:head Protrusible jaws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vampire Eel
gptkbp:human_interaction Occasional captures for aquariums
gptkbp:length Up to 2 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Various regional names
gptkbp:migration Limited migratory behavior
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Moray_Eels
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for electric organ
gptkbp:scientific_name Muraenobatus electricus
gptkbp:social_behavior Solitary
gptkbp:social_structure Non-social species
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With cleaner fish
gptkbp:ventilation_method Buccal pumping
gptkbp:wildlife Habitat destruction and pollution
Uses electric shock to stun prey
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Vampire_Bunny
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8