Colossoma macropomum

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colossoma
gptkbp:average_temperature 22 to 28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style deep-bodied
gptkbp:breeding_season artificial breeding techniques
gptkbp:color gptkb:white
dark gray to black
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Tambaqui
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine popular in Brazilian cuisine
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Amazonian culture
gptkbp:dam soft to moderately hard water
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
fruits and seeds
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change.
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serrasalmidae
gptkbp:fins adipose fin
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
netting
regulated in some areas
hook and line
sustainable practices recommended
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Colossoma
gptkbp:growth_rate fast-growing
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
successful in captivity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colossoma macropomum
gptkbp:is_essential_for economic fishery
gptkbp:larval_stage zooplankton
pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length 1.2 meters
gptkbp:level 6.0 to 7.5
gptkbp:local_names Tambaqui, Cachama
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Piaractus_brachypomus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:size around 3 years
gptkbp:social_structure form schools
gptkbp:species four pairs of gills
cultured for food
pond culture
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on popular in aquariums
gptkbp:values high market value
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:weight 30 kilograms
gptkbp:wildlife threat from deforestation
gptkbp:year 1766