Amarillo chub

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:age_restriction up to 5 years
gptkbp:aquarium_trade not commonly kept
important for habitat structure
gptkbp:average_temperature warm waters
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape fusiform
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:color silver with dark spots
gptkbp:coloration brighter colors
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Amarillo_chub
gptkbp:community_role part of local biodiversity
gptkbp:conservation breeding programs proposed
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:Texas_Parks_and_Wildlife_Department
habitat restoration
gptkbp:conservation_status endangered
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role prey for larger aquatic animals
gptkbp:egg_laying adhesive eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cyprinidae
gptkbp:fins two dorsal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Hubbs_and_Ortenburger
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing not a major threat
gptkbp:fishing_regulations protected species
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus Gila
gptkbp:gills short gill rakers
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
shallow areas of rivers
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow, flowing waters with vegetation
gptkbp:habitat_range limited to specific river systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amarillo chub
gptkbp:length up to 4 inches
gptkbp:local_names none commonly used
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Texas
gptkbp:nesting April to June
gptkbp:population_trend declining
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:public_awareness increased through conservation efforts
gptkbp:range wider than current range
gptkbp:related_species other chub species
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in spring
gptkbp:research_importance indicator species for ecosystem health
gptkbp:research_status understudied species
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:seasonal_activities more active in warmer months
gptkbp:size around 3 inches
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:water_quality clean, clear water
gptkbp:waterp_hpreference neutral to slightly alkaline
gptkbp:year gptkb:1929
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hybognathus_amarus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6