Catostomus commersonii

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Catostomidae
gptkb:Catostomus_hubbsi
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style elongated body
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:color seasonal changes
grayish to greenish
dark spots on body
gptkbp:common_name White sucker
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in local cuisine
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Great_Lakes_region
gptkbp:ecological_role benthic feeder
important species in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color external fertilization
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Catostomidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
spiny rays
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:fishing_regulations catch and release
bottom fishing
popular among anglers
regulated in some states
gptkbp:genetic_diversity population genetics research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Catostomus
gptkbp:habitat shallow waters
freshwater rivers
riverine environments
gravel substrates
streams and rivers.
gptkbp:has_feature body measurements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Catostomus commersonii
gptkbp:is_essential_for fishing bait
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
gptkbp:length 76 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names sucker fish
gptkbp:migration spawning migration
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species Catostomus catostomus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_interest ecological studies
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:species pharyngeal teeth
cultured in some areas
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships algae eaters
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:weight 4.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife important for population recovery
affects invertebrate populations
gptkbp:year 1758