unicornfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:palette_surgeonfish
gptkbp:adaptation flat body for maneuverability
gptkbp:behavior schooling
gptkbp:body_style elongated body
gptkbp:character_traits territorial during breeding
gptkbp:color varies by species
varies widely
during mating season
can indicate stress
bright blue or yellow
gptkbp:common_name unicorn surgeonfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol in some cultures
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in reef ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Acanthuridae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
spines on tail
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing concerns
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grazing on algae
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Naso
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label unicornfish
gptkbp:interacts_with can be friendly in captivity
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:notable_feature horn-like projection on forehead
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species surgeonfish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research conducted on behavior
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:scales small and overlapping
gptkbp:size up to 40 inches
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical
gptkbp:species being farmed in some regions
multiple species exist
modified for grazing
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
with other reef fish.
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tanks
popular species
often featured in marine exhibits