Gizzard Shad

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:adaptations Adapted to filter feeding in schools
gptkbp:average_temperature Prefers warmer waters for spawning
gptkbp:behavior Filter feeder
gptkbp:body_shape Laterally compressed
gptkbp:climate_impact Sensitive to changes in water temperature
gptkbp:color Silver with a dark back
gptkbp:coloration Juveniles have different coloration
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Gizzard_Shad
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used as bait fish
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Plankton
gptkbp:ecological_role Key species in aquatic food webs
gptkbp:educational_value Forms large schools
gptkbp:egg_color Transparent to yellowish
gptkbp:egg_size 1.0 to 1.5 mm
gptkbp:environmental_impact Supports larger fish populations
gptkbp:family gptkb:Clupeidae
gptkbp:fins Adipose fin present
gptkbp:first_described_by Baird and Girard
gptkbp:fish_species Not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact Overfishing can affect populations
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Netting and angling
Subject to local fishing regulations
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Moderate genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus Dorosoma
gptkbp:gills Gizzard-like structure
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast growth in early years
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater and brackish waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference Prefer shallow waters for spawning
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gizzard Shad
gptkbp:importance Forage fish
gptkbp:introduced Various regions outside native range
gptkbp:larval_stage Hatch from eggs in 3 to 5 days
High mortality in early stages
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:migration Seasonal spawning migrations
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Other species in the Clupeidae family
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Spawning occurs in spring
gptkbp:species gptkb:Dorosoma_cepedianum
gptkbp:speed Moderate swimming speed
gptkbp:system Well-developed eyesight
gptkbp:values Low commercial value
gptkbp:wildlife Impacts on zooplankton populations
gptkbp:year 1853
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dorosoma_cepedianum
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6