Colossoma brachypomum

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colossoma
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
nocturnal feeding
gptkbp:body_style deep-bodied
gptkbp:breeding_season rainy season
gptkbp:care_instructions rapid growth in early stages
gptkbp:color dark gray to black
silver with dark spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Tambaqui
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine popular in Brazilian dishes
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local culture
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role important for ecosystem balance
gptkbp:egg_color demersal eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serrasalmidae
gptkbp:fins adipose fin present
gptkbp:fishing_regulations netting
overfishing concerns
regulated in some areas
traditional fishing methods used.
gptkbp:foraging_behavior omnivorous in captivity
gptkbp:fuel_capacity requires large tanks in aquariums
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:growth_rate fast-growing
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
challenging but possible
tropical freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colossoma brachypomum
gptkbp:is_essential_for economic fishery
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length 1.2 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:local_names various indigenous names
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration for spawning
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Amazon_River_basin
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Colossoma_macropomum
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_interest studied for aquaculture practices
gptkbp:size 0.5 meters
gptkbp:species four pairs of gills
cultured for food
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other large fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on popular in aquariums
gptkbp:values high in local markets
gptkbp:water_quality prefers clean water
gptkbp:weight 30 kilograms