Hypomesus nipponensis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Osmeridae
gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:average_temperature prefers cool waters
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style elongated body
gptkbp:breeding_season late winter to early spring
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color silver with a bluish tint
iridescent scales
gptkbp:common_name Japanese smelt
gptkbp:community_role important for local fisheries
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
monitored for population changes
gptkbp:cooking_method fried, grilled, or raw
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in Japanese cuisine
gptkbp:diet plankton
gptkbp:distribution Japan, Korea, and parts of China
gptkbp:ecological_role prey species
gptkbp:ecosystem integral part of the aquatic food web
gptkbp:egg_color demersal eggs
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to climate change effects
gptkbp:family gptkb:Osmeridae
gptkbp:fins forked tail fin
gptkbp:first_described_by K. Tanaka
gptkbp:fishing_regulations spring and autumn
traditional fishing techniques
netting
overfishing concerns in some areas
regulated fishing limits
gptkbp:genus Hypomesus
gptkbp:growth_rate fast growth rate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater and brackish water
prefers shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hypomesus nipponensis
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishery
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
rapid larval development
gptkbp:length up to 15 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names Shirasu
gptkbp:migration spawning migration
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in omega-3 fatty acids
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range East Asia
gptkbp:related_species Hypomesus olidus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in rivers
gptkbp:research subject of various ecological studies
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:social_structure shoaling behavior
gptkbp:species sustainable aquaculture practices
practiced in some regions
demersal gills
gptkbp:sugar_content low salinity tolerance
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives indicator species for water quality
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships various aquatic organisms
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:values high market value
gptkbp:wildlife affects local fish populations
involves replanting aquatic vegetation
gptkbp:year gptkb:1932