Whitley's Boxfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ostracion_whitleyi
gptkbp:armor bony plates
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style protection from predators
box-shaped
gptkbp:breathability buccal pumping
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round
courtship displays
gptkbp:color gptkb:aircraft
seasonal changes
during stress
camouflage against predators
bright yellow
irregular spots
yellow with blue spots
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:environmental_impact non-toxic
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ostraciidae
gptkbp:fins stabilization
dorsal and anal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:1990
gptkbp:fishing_regulations low
spearfishing
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
mangroves
marine environments
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:species limited
demersal gills
gptkbp:speed slow and deliberate
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on requires a large tank
not reef safe
marine flakes
gptkbp:wildlife pollution