Statements (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:starship
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gptkbp:adaptation |
camouflage in vegetation
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gptkbp:awards |
target for trophy anglers
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gptkbp:behavior |
ambush predator
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gptkbp:body_style |
elongated body
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gptkbp:color |
greenish with lighter spots
varies by water clarity |
gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Muskellunge
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
habitat protection
supported by local organizations |
gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important in local folklore
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gptkbp:diet |
carnivorous
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gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:Great_Lakes_region
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gptkbp:educational_programs |
used in fishery education.
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gptkbp:family |
Esocidae
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gptkbp:fins |
dorsal fin located far back
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
varies by state
spring and fall promotes sustainable practices popular game fish featured in tournaments strong community of enthusiasts heavy tackle recommended casting and trolling live bait effective fly fishing possible can be elusive |
gptkbp:growth_rate |
fast growth in early years
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gptkbp:habitat |
shallow waters
freshwater lakes vegetated areas |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Esox masquinongy
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gptkbp:larval_stage |
free-swimming
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gptkbp:length |
over 60 inches
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gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 30 years
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gptkbp:local_names |
Muskie
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gptkbp:notable_recordings |
state and world records exist
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gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Esociformes
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gptkbp:predators |
larger fish and birds
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gptkbp:range |
gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Esox_lucius
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gptkbp:released |
common practice
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gptkbp:reproduction |
spawning in spring
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gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for ecological impact
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gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
migrates for spawning
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gptkbp:skills |
requires skill to catch
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gptkbp:species |
cultured in some regions
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gptkbp:state |
Wisconsin state fish
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
indicates water quality
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gptkbp:targets |
experienced anglers
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gptkbp:weight |
over 80 pounds
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gptkbp:wildlife |
pollution and habitat loss
top predator in food chain |