Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
fish
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
nocturnal
|
| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
elongated
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
monsoon season
|
| gptkbp:colors |
dark gray to black
camouflaged for riverbed |
| gptkbp:commonName |
gptkb:Ganga_catfish
|
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
vulnerable
endangered in some areas protected in certain regions |
| gptkbp:cuisine |
eaten in local dishes
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
symbol of purity in some cultures
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
maintains balance in aquatic ecosystems
|
| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
top predator
|
| gptkbp:family |
Siluridae
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
cultivated in fish farms
important for local economies |
| gptkbp:fishSpecies |
varies by region
net fishing four pairs of gills regulated in some areas traditional fishing methods used bottom feeder declining populations due to overfishing |
| gptkbp:funding |
dorsal fin
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
South_Asia
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:Ganges_River
freshwater rivers industrial runoff |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ganges River Catfish
|
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
cultural significance in local communities
|
| gptkbp:larvalStage |
free-swimming larvae
|
| gptkbp:length |
up to 2 meters
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 15 years
|
| gptkbp:localNames |
Boi,_Ganga_Boi
|
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal migration for spawning
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Siluriformes
|
| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
|
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Wallago_species
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
spawning
|
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
genetic studies for conservation
|
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
studied for ecological impact
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:Wallago_attu
|
| gptkbp:senses |
well-developed lateral line
|
| gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
with smaller fish
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
overfishing |
| gptkbp:waterQuality |
sensitive to pollution
|
| gptkbp:weight |
up to 100 kg
|
| gptkbp:wingArea |
pectoral fins
|