Atherinidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Atheriniformes
gptkb:Atherina_boyeri
gptkb:Atherinopsis_californiensis
gptkb:Menidia_menidia
gptkbp:average_temperature 20-25 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling
gptkbp:body_style slender
gptkbp:breeding_season spawning on vegetation
gptkbp:category gptkb:Atherinidae
gptkb:Atheriniformes
gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color gptkb:item
gptkbp:common_name silversides
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
fishing regulations
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance local fisheries
bait fish
gptkbp:diet insects
plankton
small crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:family gptkb:Engraulidae
gptkb:Clupeidae
gptkbp:first_appearance Cretaceous period
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 20 gallons
gptkbp:genetic_diversity mitochondrial DNA
nuclear DNA
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:battle
freshwater
possible
brackish water
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Atherinidae
gptkbp:larval_stage zooplankton
planktonic
gptkbp:level 6.5-8.5
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Atherina_boyeri
gptkb:Atherinopsis_californiensis
gptkb:Menidia_menidia
gptkbp:predators gptkb:mythological_figure
seabirds
larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus ecological studies
evolutionary studies
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm
gptkbp:species demersal
gptkbp:strategic_importance fishing
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tank_mates invertebrates
small fish
gptkbp:traded_on peaceful
popular
easy to care for