Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ictalurus
gptkb:Ictalurus_punctatus |
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
prefers warmer waters
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
bottom feeder
can be solitary or social |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to summer
|
| gptkbp:color |
dark blue to black
dark with lighter underbelly young are lighter in color |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:black_catfish
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
monitored by wildlife agencies
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
not endangered |
| gptkbp:cuisine |
used in various dishes
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important in Southern cuisine
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:Mississippi_River_Basin
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
important for aquatic biodiversity
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| gptkbp:egg_color |
lay eggs in nests
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
can impact local fish populations
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Ictaluridae
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| gptkbp:fins |
long dorsal fin
spiny rays in dorsal fin |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
managed by local authorities
regulated in some areas overfishing can affect populations hook and line caught using nets and traps various methods used for capture featured in fishing competitions regulated fishing seasons exist requires fishing licenses in many areas used in sport fishing |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
subject of genetic research
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
freshwater
slow-moving waters |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ictalurus melas
|
| gptkbp:length |
1.2 meters
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 20 years
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
known as 'black catfish' in many regions
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| gptkbp:migration |
may migrate for spawning
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Siluriformes
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| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
|
| gptkbp:range |
gptkb:North_America
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
spawning
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for ecological impact
|
| gptkbp:sensor |
highly sensitive to water quality
|
| gptkbp:species |
four pairs of gills
cultured for food farmed in controlled environments |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
may have relationships with other species
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
symbol of Southern fishing culture
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
popular in aquariums
subject to diseases in captivity |
| gptkbp:values |
valued for its meat
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| gptkbp:water_quality |
sensitive to pollution
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| gptkbp:weight |
25 kg
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
affected by habitat loss
plays a role in local ecosystems young are preyed upon by birds |
| gptkbp:young |
fry hatch after 5-10 days
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