Channidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to ambush hunting
gptkbp:average_temperature can tolerate low oxygen levels
gptkbp:behavior aggressive
gptkbp:body_style elongated
gptkbp:breathability can breathe air
gptkbp:breeding_season build nests in vegetation
gptkbp:color varies by species
can change color based on environment
some species have color morphs
camouflage in natural habitat
often mottled or spotted
gptkbp:common_name snakeheads
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species protected by law
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in Asian cuisine
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
small fish and invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution Africa and Asia
gptkbp:ecological_role top predators in their ecosystems
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin long and continuous
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing in some areas
caught using nets and traps
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil record
gptkbp:fuel_capacity difficult but possible
requires hiding spots and plants
gptkbp:genetic_diversity undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:genus Channa
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
swamps and marshes
slow-moving waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Channidae
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming
planktonic organisms
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration some species migrate for breeding
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Channa_micropeltes
gptkb:Channa_striata
Channa marulius
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:parent some species exhibit parental care
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for invasive potential
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:size up to 1 meter
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or territorial
gptkbp:species cultured in some regions
modified for air-breathing
over 30 recognized species
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tank_mates best kept with similar-sized fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on popular
requires large tanks
popular among fish enthusiasts
gptkbp:water_quality requires clean water
gptkbp:wildlife in some non-native regions
can disrupt local ecosystems.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Channa_micropeltes
gptkb:Channa_striata
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5