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