Anostomidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to various freshwater environments
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style elongated body
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:category part of order Characiformes
gptkbp:character_traits can be territorial during breeding
gptkbp:color varies by species
some species exhibit sexual dimorphism
striped or spotted
gptkbp:common_name Anostomid fish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species are protected
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local cultures
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
herbivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:family related to family Characidae
gptkbp:fins adipose fin present
gptkbp:first_described_by by Cuvier in 1816
gptkbp:fishing_regulations local fisheries
gptkbp:foraging_behavior primarily herbivorous but may eat detritus
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil record available
gptkbp:genetic_diversity undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
rivers and streams
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Anostomidae
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming larvae
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory.
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Anostomus
gptkb:Leporinus
Mimagoniates
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus ecological studies
gptkbp:size varies by species
gptkbp:social_structure often found in groups
gptkbp:species over 100 species
high potential for farming
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with algae
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other peaceful fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:traded_on popular in aquariums
requires specific water conditions