Statements (167)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Order
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:plant
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
varied feeding strategies
|
| gptkbp:available_sizes |
2 to 100 cm
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
territorial in some species
often schooling |
| gptkbp:body_style |
laterally compressed
varied body shapes |
| gptkbp:category |
part of the class Actinopterygii
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
small to medium-sized fish
|
| gptkbp:color |
varies widely
striped or spotted brightly colored species |
| gptkbp:common_name |
characins
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
various species protected
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
varies by species
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| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Anostomidae
gptkb:Characidae gptkb:Erythrinidae gptkb:Ctenoluciidae gptkb:Serrasalmidae characins |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia gptkb:Central_America gptkb:South_America |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important in local cultures
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
important for ecosystem balance
|
| gptkbp:education |
used in educational programs
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affected by climate change
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| gptkbp:fins |
pectoral fins
dorsal fins adipose fin present pelvic fins anal fins |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
commercial and recreational
varied techniques used for capture |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
extensive fossil record
|
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
high genetic diversity
|
| gptkbp:genus |
closely related to Siluriformes
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
freshwater
tropical regions rivers and lakes some species bred in captivity |
| gptkbp:has |
varied diets
over 2000 species distinctive body shapes various reproductive strategies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Characiformes
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Anostomidae
gptkb:Characidae gptkb:Crenuchidae gptkb:Curimatidae gptkb:Erythrinidae gptkb:Lebiasinidae gptkb:Prochilodontidae gptkb:Serrasalmidae tetras predatory species piranhas herbivorous species characins Anostomidae family Characidae family Ctenoluciidae family Erythrinidae family Serrasalmidae family broadly distributed species large-sized species omnivorous species small-sized species species with electric organs |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:scales
territorial behavior color patterns social behavior forked tail nocturnal behavior parental care behavioral adaptations migratory behavior habitat preferences varied fin structures larval development herbivorous feeding schooling behavior nesting preferences benthic behavior swim bladder diurnal behavior adipose fin egg-laying behavior omnivorous feeding carnivorous feeding current preferences depth preferences feeding preferences flow preferences fry development habitat selection preferences light preferences mating preferences migration preferences oxygen preferences p H preferences pelagic behavior planktivorous feeding reproductive preferences salinity preferences seasonal preferences social structure preferences substrate preferences temperature preferences territorial preferences vegetation preferences water quality preferences |
| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
multiple families
|
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
freshwater habitats
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
colorful patterns
different habitats varied sizes aggressive species schooling behavior colorful species peaceful species |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Actinopterygii
class Actinopterygii |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
aquarium trade
|
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkb:Lepisosteiformes gptkb:Cypriniformes gptkb:Gymnotiformes other teleosts |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
ichthyology
|
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
habitat loss
overfishing |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:Research_Institute
aquaculture ecological studies |
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
free-swimming
|
| gptkbp:length |
varies by species
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
varies by species
|
| gptkbp:migration |
some species migrate
|
| gptkbp:notable_species |
gptkb:Tetra
gptkb:plant gptkb:Myloplus gptkb:Brachyplatystoma gptkb:Astyanax |
| gptkbp:origin |
originated in the Cretaceous period
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| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
ecological studies
behavioral studies |
| gptkbp:species |
four pairs of gills
some species farmed |
| gptkbp:speed |
fast swimmers
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with aquatic plants
|
| gptkbp:threats |
pollution
habitat loss overfishing |
| gptkbp:traded_on |
popular in aquariums
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
pollution and habitat loss
found in many zoos |