triggerfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in the aquarium trade
requires specific tank conditions
gptkbp:behavior territorial
aggressive
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:family_Balistidae
gptkbp:biodiversity high diversity in the Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:body_shape compressed body shape
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:characteristic strong jaws
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by ocean temperature changes
gptkbp:color varied colors
gptkbp:color_scheme used for camouflage
gptkbp:color_variation varies by species
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
brightly colored
attract mates
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:triggerfish
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism spines on dorsal fin
gptkbp:diet omnivore
omnivorous
gptkbp:egg_laying lay eggs in nests
gptkbp:family gptkb:Balistidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
large dorsal fin
gptkbp:fish_species some species are farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations spearfishing and netting
regulated in some regions
often caught as bycatch.
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages for food on the reef
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide in warm waters
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
tropical and subtropical oceans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label triggerfish
gptkbp:human_interaction can be aggressive
can be aggressive when threatened
gptkbp:is_found_in tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region and culture
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:notable_for strong jaws
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Balistoides_viridescens
gptkbp:predators larger fish
larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
spawning
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:size varies by species
up to 3 feet
up to 30 inches
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Black_Triggerfish
gptkb:Humbug_Triggerfish
gptkb:Clown_Triggerfish
gptkb:Rectangle_Triggerfish
gptkb:Titan_Triggerfish
around 40 species
gptkbp:speed powerful swimmers
agile swimmers
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:threats pollution and habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife threat from coral reef destruction
gptkbp:youth_development fry hatch from eggs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Coral_Sea
gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4