Vampire Moray Eel

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Cobra_Commander
gptkbp:adaptations Hides in crevices
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Moderately popular
Requires large tank
Requires hiding spots
Live or frozen food
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:biodiversity Part of diverse marine fauna
gptkbp:body_shape Elongated
gptkbp:breathability Breathe through gills
gptkbp:breeding_season Variable
gptkbp:color Can change color slightly
Dark with lighter spots
Dark brown to black with white spots
gptkbp:color_variation Some have yellow spots
gptkbp:coloration Blends with surroundings
Camouflage from predators
Camouflaged for hiding
gptkbp:common_name Vampire Moray
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution Western Atlantic Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role Predator in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Muraenidae
gptkbp:fins Absent
Dorsal fin present
Continuous dorsal fin
gptkbp:fish_species Not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact Sustainable practices encouraged
Overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Protected in some regions
Spearfishing common
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Ambush predator
gptkbp:fuel_capacity Difficult to breed in captivity
gptkbp:genetic_studies Research ongoing
gptkbp:gills Open to water flow
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Rocky crevices
gptkbp:habitat_range Up to 50 meters
Tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:has_features Long, slender body
gptkbp:has_skin Mucous-covered
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vampire Moray Eel
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:Leptocephalus
gptkbp:length 1.5 meters
gptkbp:length_at_birth 10 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 30 years
gptkbp:local_names Morena vampiro
gptkbp:mating_system Aggressive courtship
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Other Moray Eels
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Indicator species for reef health
gptkbp:research_interest Marine biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Muraena_retifera
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:social_behavior Solitary
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Cleaner fish
gptkbp:tank_mates Non-aggressive fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends territory
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife Coral reef degradation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Vampire_Bunny
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8