Statements (181)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:family
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
specialized dietary adaptations
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
varied diets
different water conditions |
| gptkbp:adaptive_radiation |
notable for adaptive radiation
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| gptkbp:application |
used in behavioral research
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| gptkbp:aquarium_trade |
popular
popular in the aquarium trade requires specific care in aquariums |
| gptkbp:available_sizes |
5 to 30 cm
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| gptkbp:behavior |
territorial
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| gptkbp:belongs_to |
gptkb:Perciformes
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| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
varies by species
mouthbrooding |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
colorful patterns
laterally compressed bodies |
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
impacted by climate change
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| gptkbp:color_scheme |
distinct coloration patterns among species
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| gptkbp:color_variation |
gptkb:blue
gptkb:red gptkb:yellow can change with environment high color variability among species |
| gptkbp:coloration |
varied
vibrant colors bright colors used for mating displays dull colors |
| gptkbp:common_name |
cichlids
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
efforts in place for endangered species
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
varies
varies by species |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important in local cultures
adaptive Radiation |
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
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| gptkbp:distribution |
worldwide
Africa, Central America, South America, and parts of Asia |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
important ecological role in ecosystems
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
parental care
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| gptkbp:fins |
pectoral fins
dorsal fins caudal fin pelvic fins anal fins |
| gptkbp:fish_species |
cultivated in aquaculture
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| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
important for local fisheries
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| gptkbp:fossil_record |
dates back to the Eocene
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| gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
some species are bred in captivity
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| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
high genetic diversity
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Boulengerochromis
gptkb:Lamprologus gptkb:Lepidiolamprologus gptkb:Microsynodontis gptkb:Sciaenochromis gptkb:Simochromis gptkb:Xenotilapia gptkb:Julidochromis gptkb:Aulonocara gptkb:Cyphotilapia gptkb:Parachromis gptkb:Pseudocrenilabrus gptkb:Tropheus gptkb:Cichlasoma gptkb:Haplochromis gptkb:Neolamprologus gptkb:Pseudotropheus Astatotilapia |
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:river
gptkb:lakes freshwater freshwater environments |
| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
rocky substrates
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| gptkbp:has_behavior |
territoriality
parental care aggressive displays |
| gptkbp:has_diet |
omnivorous
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| gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives |
gptkb:river
gptkb:Lake_Malawi gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cichlidae
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:African_cichlids
gptkb:American_cichlids gptkb:Cichlasoma gptkb:Haplochromis gptkb:Neolamprologus gptkb:Pseudotropheus |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:scientific_research
conservation efforts aquarium hobbyist interest |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:invasive_species
climate change pollution |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
laterally compressed body
large dorsal fin protrusible mouth |
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America gptkb:African_Great_Lakes freshwater habitats |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
vocalizations
colorful appearance diverse species complex social structures colorful displays territorial behavior sexual dimorphism adaptive radiation complex mating rituals intelligent behavior color changes during breeding color morphs speciation events unique breeding behaviors coloration changes during breeding. diverse breeding behaviors |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
aquatic ecosystems
biodiversity studies food webs Lake Tanganyika ecosystem aquatic food webs Lake Malawi ecosystem Lake Victoria ecosystem |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
aquarium trade
fishkeeping community cichlid enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Perciformes
order Perciformes |
| gptkbp:is_studied_for |
evolutionary biology
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
evolutionary biology
behavioral ecology |
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
conservation efforts
environmental changes |
| gptkbp:is_threatened_by |
gptkb:invasive_species
habitat loss overfishing |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:scientific_research
aquaculture |
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
larvae are free-swimming
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| gptkbp:mating_system |
varies among species
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| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Central_America |
| gptkbp:notable_species |
gptkb:African_Cichlid
gptkb:Angel gptkb:Oscar gptkb:Convict_Cichlid gptkb:Cichlasoma gptkb:Haplochromis gptkb:Neolamprologus gptkb:Pseudotropheus Astatotilapia |
| gptkbp:originated_in |
evolved in Africa
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| gptkbp:parent |
yes
exhibit parental care |
| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish and birds
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
egg-laying
mouthbrooding |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
focus of many ecological studies
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| gptkbp:research_importance |
important for evolutionary studies
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
high
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| gptkbp:size |
varies
varies widely |
| gptkbp:social_behavior |
can exhibit social hierarchies
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
varied
complex social structures |
| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Cichlasoma
gptkb:Haplochromis gptkb:Pseudotropheus over 1,300 species high species richness in African lakes interact with various aquatic organisms |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with other fish species
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| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
defend breeding territories
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
some species are invasive
threatened by habitat loss |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Angel
gptkb:The_Angelfish gptkb:BIC gptkb:The_Balloon_Angelfish gptkb:The_Balloon_Cichlid |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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