Weeverfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Venomous_Fish
gptkbp:application Potential for medical research
gptkbp:behavior Burrowing in sand
gptkbp:body_style Elongated body
gptkbp:color Mottled appearance
Can change color for camouflage
Typically brown or sandy with darker spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Weeverfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitored by fisheries management
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine Eaten in some cultures
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Coastal waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean
gptkbp:ecological_role Predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family Trachinidae
gptkbp:fins Long pectoral fins
Two dorsal fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Varies by region
Overfishing in some areas
Subject to local fishing regulations
Use of baited hooks
Trapping and netting
Can affect local populations
Often caught unintentionally
Traps and nets used for capture
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:battle
Shallow waters
Found in both temperate and tropical waters
Prefers sandy substrates
Sandy or muddy bottoms
gptkbp:headcount Dorsal spines are venomous
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Weeverfish
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
Undergoes metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 5 years
gptkbp:local_economy Contributes to local fisheries
gptkbp:local_names Various regional names
gptkbp:migration Some species exhibit migratory patterns
gptkbp:nesting Spring to summer
gptkbp:notable_wrestlers Pain and swelling
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and seabirds
gptkbp:related_species Other members of Trachinidae
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for venom properties
gptkbp:scales Cycloid scales
gptkbp:size Up to 30 cm in length
gptkbp:species Five pairs of gills
Common weever (Trachinus draco)
Limited due to venom
Part of a diverse family of fish
gptkbp:traded_on Not commonly kept in aquariums
gptkbp:venomous gptkb:theorem
Neurotoxic venom
Can cause severe pain
gptkbp:wildlife Pollution and habitat destruction
Vulnerable to larger predators