Hydrocynus vittatus

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:tigerfish
gptkb:tiger_fish
gptkbp:adaptation Aggressive feeding behavior
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style Streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season Seasonal spawner
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:climate Tolerates warm waters
gptkbp:color Silver with dark stripes
Camouflaged in water
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Tigerfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Nile River Basin
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:family gptkb:Alestidae
gptkbp:fins Forked tail
gptkbp:first_described_by Banded in 1864
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Highly sought after
Angling
Sport fishing
Subject to local laws
Lures and bait
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Active hunter
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Moderate diversity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Hydrocynus
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
Challenging
Rivers and lakes
gptkbp:historical_significance Traditional fishing species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hydrocynus vittatus
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:known_for Aggressive behavior
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length up to 1.5 meters
gptkbp:local_names Various in different languages
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Hydrocynus_forskahlii
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for behavior
gptkbp:senses Good vision
gptkbp:social_structure Shoaling behavior
gptkbp:species gptkb:Limited
Well-developed gills
gptkbp:speed Fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:tank_mates Aggressive tankmates only
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on Requires large tank
Popular species
gptkbp:weight up to 60 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Overfishing and pollution