Cichlasoma

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkb:Cichlids
gptkb:American_cichlids
gptkbp:average_temperature optimal range is 24-28° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
used in studies of social behavior
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season males display to attract females
mouthbrooding
depends on water temperature
can hybridize with other cichlids
depends on water quality and diet
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color varies by species
can change color based on mood
includes blue, yellow, and red
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:concert_tour
gptkbp:community can be part of a community tank with caution
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species are protected by law
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cuisine commercial pellets, live food, and vegetables
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in some local fisheries.
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution widespread in freshwater habitats
gptkbp:egg_color lay eggs on flat surfaces
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins are elongated
gptkbp:fishing_regulations overfishing affects some species
gptkbp:foraging_behavior should be fed multiple times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity requires a minimum of 75 gallons
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high among different species
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cichlasoma
gptkbp:larval_stage fry are free-swimming after hatching
gptkbp:level prefer slightly acidic to neutral p H
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:notable_species Cichlasoma meeki
Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum
Cichlasoma festae
Cichlasoma dimerus
Cichlasoma labiatum
difficult due to similar appearances
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus studied for behavior and genetics
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure can be kept in groups
gptkbp:species four pairs of gills
cultivated for food
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other fish species
gptkbp:tank_mates can be aggressive towards similar species
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend nesting sites
gptkbp:traded_on popular
requires specific water conditions
requires careful selection of tank mates
requires hiding spots and open swimming space
gptkbp:water_quality important for health and breeding