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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Hydrocynus
gptkb:Hydrocynus_vittatus
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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20-30° C
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gptkbp:behavior
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aggressive
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gptkbp:body_style
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elongated
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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rainy season
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gptkbp:color
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striped
depends on environment
during breeding season
silver with dark stripes
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:African_tigerfish
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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sport fishing
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gptkbp:diet
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carnivorous
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gptkbp:distribution
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Nile River Basin
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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top predator
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Alestidae
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gptkbp:fins
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forked tail
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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Banded in 1869
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika
varies by region
angling
year-round in some areas
lures and bait
high among anglers
important for livelihoods
strong fighting fish
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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daily
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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minimum 200 gallons
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gptkbp:habitat
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difficult
freshwater rivers and lakes
rocky areas
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Hydrocynus forskahlii
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gptkbp:known_for
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sharp teeth
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gptkbp:length
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1.5 meters
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gptkbp:level
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neutral to slightly acidic
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 10 years
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gptkbp:local_names
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Tigre fish
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gptkbp:migration
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seasonal
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Characiformes
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gptkbp:predators
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larger fish and birds
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Hydrocynus_vittatus
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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behavioral studies
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gptkbp:size
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0.5 meters
depends on habitat
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or small groups
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gptkbp:species
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limited
four gill arches
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gptkbp:speed
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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none known
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gptkbp:tank_mates
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not recommended with small fish
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gptkbp:threats
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overfishing
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gptkbp:traded_on
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popular
requires large tank
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gptkbp:water_quality
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needs clean water
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gptkbp:water_source
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high oxygen levels
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gptkbp:wildlife
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affects prey populations
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