sohal surgeonfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Surgeonfish
gptkbp:adaptation to avoid predators
gptkbp:behavior territorial
forms schools
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season seasonal
spawning in groups
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
differently colored than adults
to environment
depending on region
during mating displays
bright blue with yellow stripes
vibrant blue and yellow
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Sohal_surgeonfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in aquariums
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
primarily algae
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Red_Sea
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:ecosystem reef-associated
gptkbp:environmental_impact algae control
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
sharp spines
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing concerns
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazing on algae
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
rocky substrates
sheltered areas
tropical coral reefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sohal surgeonfish
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
in open water
gptkbp:length up to 30 cm
30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays.
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range gptkb:Western_Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:related_species other surgeonfish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Acanthurus_sohal
gptkbp:size around 15 cm
gptkbp:social_structure schooling fish
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:tactics towards intruders
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other reef fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on popular
highly sought after
requires large tank