scorpaenidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:stonefish
gptkbp:behavior ambush predators
gptkbp:body_style flattened body
gptkbp:color often brightly colored or camouflaged
red, brown, yellow
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:scorpionfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance in various cuisines
gptkbp:defense_mechanism venomous spines
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and temperate oceans
gptkbp:environmental_impact top predators
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cottidae
gptkb:Triglidae
gptkbp:fins large pectoral fins
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus_1758
gptkbp:fishing_regulations commercial and recreational fishing
traps and nets
subject to fishing quotas
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
benthic zones
sandy bottoms
reefs
rocky substrates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label scorpaenidae
gptkbp:issues not all are dangerous to humans
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Scorpaena_scrofa
gptkb:Pterois_volitans
Scorpaenodes scutatus
Sebastodes spp.
gptkbp:notable_traits spiny dorsal fins
large mouths
camouflage abilities
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for venom properties
gptkbp:scales rough and spiny
gptkbp:size varies by species
gptkbp:species four gill arches
gptkbp:speed slow and deliberate
gptkbp:subject marine biology studies
venom research
ecological impact studies
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:threats habitat destruction
overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:venomous neurotoxic
gptkbp:vision excellent vision