Ameiurus nebulosus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ictaluridae
gptkb:brown_bullhead
gptkbp:activities nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to low visibility waters
gptkbp:average_temperature prefers warmer waters
gptkbp:behavior bottom feeder
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate adaptable to various climates
gptkbp:color dark brown to black
varies by environment
light spots on dark body
gptkbp:common_name Brown Bullhead
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivore
plankton and small invertebrates
small fish, insects, and crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution widespread in lakes and rivers
gptkbp:egg_color yellowish
up to 1000 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ictaluridae
gptkbp:fins barbels
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
year-round in some areas
various methods used
popular among anglers.
overfishing can reduce populations
traps, nets, and rods
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ameiurus
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
found in lakes, rivers, and ponds
muddy bottoms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ameiurus nebulosus
gptkbp:is_essential_for sport fishing
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming
takes several weeks
gptkbp:length 76 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:order gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Ameiurus_melas
gptkb:Ameiurus_catus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
builds nests for eggs
gptkbp:research_interest ecological studies
gptkbp:scales scaleless
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:species four pairs
cultured for food
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:weight 5.4 kg
gptkbp:wildlife affects local fish populations
important predator and prey species
benefits from restoration efforts
plays a role in local food webs