Whitley's Boxfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires a large tank
not reef safe
marine flakes
gptkbp:armor bony plates
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_shape protection from predators
box-shaped
gptkbp:breathability buccal pumping
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
gptkbp:color during stress
yellow with blue spots
gptkbp:color_scheme irregular spots
gptkbp:color_variation seasonal changes
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:communication
camouflage against predators
bright yellow
darker shades
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Whitley's_Boxfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:depth 1 to 30 meters
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution Western Pacific Ocean
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ostraciidae
gptkbp:fins stabilization
dorsal and anal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:1990
gptkbp:fish_species limited
gptkbp:fishing_impact low
gptkbp:fishing_regulations spearfishing
gptkbp:gills demersal gills
gptkbp:habitat shallow waters
mangroves
marine environments
gptkbp:habitat_preference coral reefs
gptkbp:habitat_range tropical waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Whitley's Boxfish
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
pelagic stage
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names none known
gptkbp:mimicry none known
gptkbp:notable_work habitat preferences.
gptkbp:order gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Boxfish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research field studies
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ostracion_whitleyi
gptkbp:senses good vision
gptkbp:size up to 20 cm
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:speed slow and deliberate
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:toxicity non-toxic
gptkbp:wildlife pollution
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ostracion_whitleyi
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5