Bluegill Sunfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Bluegill
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
Aggressive during spawning
gptkbp:color Dark blue on the back
Blue and green hues
Yellowish belly
Males are more colorful during breeding
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Bluegill
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat restoration projects
Fishing regulations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method Grilled
Baked
Fried
gptkbp:cultural_references Featured in fishing literature
Popular in local fishing tournaments
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Insects
Zooplankton
Small fish
gptkbp:distribution Widespread in the United States
gptkbp:egg_color Clear to white
Up to 60,000 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Centrarchidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Popular game fish
Fly fishing
Bait fishing
Lure fishing
gptkbp:genus Lepomis
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast growth in early years
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater lakes
Vegetated areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bluegill Sunfish
gptkbp:is_essential_for Cultural significance in fishing communities
Ecological role in freshwater ecosystems
Educational value in biology studies
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 6 years
gptkbp:nesting Spring to early summer
Builds nests in shallow water
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Largemouth_bass
gptkb:Pumpkinseed_sunfish
gptkb:Redear_sunfish
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning
gptkbp:size Up to 12 inches
gptkbp:species gptkb:Lepomis_macrochirus
gptkbp:threats Pollution
Overfishing
Habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on Commonly kept
gptkbp:weight Up to 4 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife In some regions outside native range