Brown Bullhead

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Fish
gptkbp:adultPlumage Fish, insects, and plant matter
Insects and small crustaceans
gptkbp:behavior Nocturnal
gptkbp:bodyStyle Stocky
gptkbp:breedingSeason May to June
Nesting in shallow water
gptkbp:colors Brown to black
Albino variants exist
Dark brown to yellowish
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Mudcat
Horned pout
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:cookingMethod Fried, grilled, or baked
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Popular in fishing communities
gptkbp:diet Omnivorous
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Indicator species for water quality
gptkbp:environmentalProtection Bottom feeder
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ictaluridae
gptkbp:fauna Cultured for food
gptkbp:fishSpecies Spring
Popular among anglers
Four pairs
Subject to local regulations
Light to medium tackle
Bottom fishing
Can be difficult to catch in muddy waters
Managed by state agencies
Use of baited hooks
Year-round in many areas
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater lakes
Pollution and habitat loss
Weedy areas
gptkbp:hasLength Scaleless
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brown Bullhead
gptkbp:larvalStage Hatches in 5-10 days
gptkbp:length Up to 14 inches
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 8 years
gptkbp:localNames Various regional names exist.
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting Builds nests in gravel or sand
gptkbp:order gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
Preys on smaller fish
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Flathead_catfish
Channel catfish
gptkbp:reproduction Eggs
gptkbp:scientificName Ameiurus nebulosus
gptkbp:senses Well-developed sense of smell
gptkbp:size Around 2 years
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Solitary_or_in_small_groups
gptkbp:succeededBy Common practice among anglers
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships May host parasites
gptkbp:weight Up to 5 pounds
gptkbp:wingArea Adipose fin present