Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Scorpaena_scrofa
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary
ambush predator |
| gptkbp:body_style |
laterally compressed
irregular patterns |
| gptkbp:color |
varies by region
to blend in with surroundings can change color slightly camouflaged with surroundings adapted to reef colors red to reddish-brown |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:red_scorpionfish
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
not currently targeted for conservation
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
none noted
|
| gptkbp:diet |
carnivorous
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
tropical and subtropical waters
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
predator in reef ecosystems
|
| gptkbp:egg_color |
spawning in open water
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Scorpaenidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
pectoral fins large
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
regulated in some areas
caught by traps and nets targeted by fisheries not popular for sport fishing |
| gptkbp:genus |
Scorpaenodes
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
up to 100 meters
marine environments reefs prefers rocky substrates |
| gptkbp:headcount |
dorsal spines present
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
red scorpionfish
|
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
sit-and-wait predator
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
planktonic
takes several weeks drift with currents |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
|
| gptkbp:mimicry |
none known
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
varies by location
|
| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Scorpaenodes_spp.
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research |
studied for ecological impact
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for venom properties
|
| gptkbp:scales |
rough and spiny
|
| gptkbp:size |
up to 30 cm in length
|
| gptkbp:species |
four pairs of gills
limited potential |
| gptkbp:speed |
slow and deliberate
|
| gptkbp:stealth_features |
excellent camouflage ability
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
none known
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat destruction
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
occasionally kept in aquariums
|
| gptkbp:venomous |
gptkb:battle
delivered through spines |
| gptkbp:vision |
good eyesight
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
ambush from hiding spots
|