Ictalurus lupus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ictalurus
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style elongated body
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color dark gray to black
dark dorsal surface
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Lunar_Catfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine popular in Southern cooking
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ictaluridae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some areas
various techniques used by anglers
hook and line
specific seasons for fishing
overfishing concerns in some regions
gptkbp:genetic_diversity undergoing genetic research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ictalurus
gptkbp:habitat shallow waters
freshwater rivers
slow-moving waters
deeper waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ictalurus lupus
gptkbp:is_essential_for sport fishing
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage hatch after 3-5 days
gptkbp:length 1.2 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:local_names various regional names
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in gravel
gptkbp:order gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Ictalurus_punctatus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scales scaleless
gptkbp:senses well-developed sense of smell
gptkbp:species four pairs of gills
cultured for food
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships various aquatic organisms
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:values valued for its meat
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:weight 25 kg
gptkbp:wildlife efforts to restore habitats