blue tang

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Acanthurus_coeruleus
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style disc-shaped
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in tropical waters
forms pairs during spawning
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
camouflage and warning
juveniles are yellow
stress can cause color fading
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:palette_surgeonfish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in marine biology studies
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to water quality changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
sharp spines on tail
gptkbp:foraging_behavior multiple times a day
grazes on algae
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label blue tang
gptkbp:interacts_with popular in marine tourism.
gptkbp:is_popular_in aquariums
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in captivity
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:mimicry mimics other species for protection
gptkbp:notable_appearance gptkb:Finding_Nemo
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:related_species surgeonfish
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_focus studied for its role in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Paracanthurus_hepatus
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
around 6 inches
gptkbp:social_responsibility ich and fin rot
gptkbp:social_structure can be territorial
gptkbp:species five gill slits
cultured for the aquarium trade
gptkbp:speed fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:cleaner_shrimp
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful species recommended
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
not suitable with aggressive fish
requires hiding spots and swimming space
gptkbp:water_management helps control algae in tanks
gptkbp:water_source requires clean, warm water