Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Fish
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Bottom feeder
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Varies by region
Males guard nests Shallow, calm waters |
| gptkbp:climate |
Tolerates a range of temperatures
|
| gptkbp:colors |
Gray to brown
Camouflaged_for_riverbed |
| gptkbp:commonName |
Asterophysus batrachus
|
| gptkbp:communityRole |
Part of local fishing communities
|
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Least Concern
Protected in some areas |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Part of local diets
|
| gptkbp:diet |
Omnivorous
Scavenges for food |
| gptkbp:distribution |
Widespread in river systems
|
| gptkbp:eggColor |
Eggs laid in nests
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Important in aquatic ecosystems
Sensitive to pollution levels |
| gptkbp:family |
Bagridae
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
Cultivated in fish farms
Part of diverse fish fauna in rivers |
| gptkbp:fishSpecies |
Subject to local fishing laws
External gills Overfishing concerns in some areas Popular among local fishermen Active swimmers in tanks Caught by nets and traps Use of traps and nets |
| gptkbp:genus |
Asterophysus
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| gptkbp:growthRate |
Fast growth in optimal conditions
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Freshwater rivers
Impacts from urban development |
| gptkbp:hasCitations |
Nocturnal_feeding_habits
|
| gptkbp:healthcare |
Popular in aquariums
Requires spacious tanks |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cape Catfish
|
| gptkbp:larvalStage |
Free-swimming larvae
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 15 years
|
| gptkbp:localNames |
Various names in local languages
|
| gptkbp:market |
Valued for food and sport fishing
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Seasonal migrations observed
|
| gptkbp:nativeTo |
Southern_Africa
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Larger fish
|
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Other Bagridae family members
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Spawning in shallow waters
|
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Studied for ecological impact
|
| gptkbp:senses |
Good sense of smell
|
| gptkbp:size |
Up to 1 meter
|
| gptkbp:socialResponsibility |
Can be solitary or social
|
| gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
With certain algae
|
| gptkbp:team |
Compatible with larger fish
|
| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss
|
| gptkbp:waterManagement |
Prefers warmer waters
|
| gptkbp:waterQuality |
Prefers clean water
|
| gptkbp:wingArea |
Dorsal and pectoral fins
Spiny pectoral fins |