Asian Catfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Fish
gptkbp:behavior Social fish
gptkbp:bodyStyle Streamlined body
gptkbp:breedingSeason Selective breeding practices
Practiced to meet demand
gptkbp:broadcasts Commercial fish feed used
gptkbp:climate Tolerates warm waters
gptkbp:colors Grayish with white underbelly
Can change with environment
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Pangasius
gptkbp:community_service High in protein
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:cookingMethod Quick cooking time
Grilled, fried, or steamed
Cooked at 145°F (63°C)
Various cooking styles used.
gptkbp:cuisine Popular_in_Asian_cuisine
gptkbp:cultivation Intensive farming methods
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Important in local cultures
gptkbp:diet Omnivorous
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Can affect local ecosystems
gptkbp:exportedTo Exported to various countries
Imported for aquaculture
gptkbp:fauna Widely farmed
Best practices for sustainable farming
gptkbp:fishSpecies Managed by local authorities
Four pairs of gills
Regulated in some areas
Caught using nets
Impact on wild populations
Seasonal fishing practices
Traps and nets used
gptkbp:flavorProfile Mild flavor
Versatile in recipes
gptkbp:food_options Regulations for safe consumption
White, flaky flesh
gptkbp:geneticDiversity Low genetic diversity in farms
gptkbp:growthRate Fast growth rate
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater rivers
gptkbp:healthcare Occasionally kept in aquariums
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Asian Catfish
gptkbp:larvalStage Free-swimming larvae
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years
gptkbp:localNames Known_as_'Basa'_in_some_regions
gptkbp:market High in aquaculture
High demand in markets
gptkbp:marketedAs Food source
gptkbp:migration Migratory species during spawning
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:nutritionalValue Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
gptkbp:openedIn Commonly sold as fillets
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:relatedPatent Mekong_Giant_Catfish
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in rivers
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Pangasianodon_hypophthalmus
gptkbp:size Up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:socialStructure Form schools in the wild
gptkbp:sustainability Concerns over sustainability in farming
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships With smaller fish
gptkbp:transportation Transported live or frozen
gptkbp:waterQuality Requires clean water for farming
gptkbp:weight Up to 44 kg
gptkbp:wingArea Dorsal fin present