Esox lucius

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:starship
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:body_style elongated
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color greenish with lighter spots
varies by habitat
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Northern_Pike
gptkb:Northern_pike
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color adhesive eggs
gptkbp:family Esocidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin located far back
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
angling
regulated in many areas
popular among anglers
trolling and casting
requires heavy tackle
can be difficult to catch
live bait and lures
gptkbp:foraging_behavior shallow waters
gptkbp:genus gptkb:starship
gptkbp:growth_rate fast in early years
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
vegetated areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Esox lucius
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:is_essential_for sport fish
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length up to 150 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names pike
pickerel
jackfish
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:mouth strong bite
gptkbp:order gptkb:Esociformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range North America and Eurasia
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Esox_masquinongy
gptkbp:released common practice
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in spring
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight
gptkbp:species four gill arches
cultured in some regions
gptkbp:speed can reach high speeds
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives indicates water quality
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on rarely kept in aquariums
gptkbp:weight up to 30 kg
gptkbp:wildlife affects fish populations