African cichlid

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:application ecological studies
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical conditions
gptkbp:behavior territorial
aggressive towards own species
gptkbp:breeding_season mouthbrooding
year-round in captivity
gptkbp:care_instructions parents may protect fry
gptkbp:color many
attract mates
can change with mood or environment
males often more colorful
striped, spotted, solid
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fisheries
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:fins long and colorful
gptkbp:foraging_behavior foraging on substrate
gptkbp:fuel_capacity requires large tanks
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high among species
gptkbp:genus various genera
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
establish territories during breeding.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African cichlid
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:African_Great_Lakes
gptkbp:known_for colorful appearance
gptkbp:level 7.8 to 8.6
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:region East Africa
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:research_interest behavioral studies
gptkbp:size varies by species
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical
gptkbp:species over 1,000 species
important for fish farming
high in Lake Malawi
many species are endemic
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain invertebrates
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with certain species
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend breeding sites
gptkbp:traded_on high
requires specific conditions
requires hiding spots
requires careful selection of tank mates
significant part of the trade
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:item
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cichlids
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4