Ictalurus punctatus

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Channel_Catfish
gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:color blue-gray
color can vary with environment
gptkbp:common_name Channel catfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine popular in southern cooking
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local traditions
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:egg_color demersal eggs
gptkbp:environmental_impact can affect local ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ictaluridae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
lakes and rivers
angling
bottom fishing
regulated in many areas
popular among anglers
various types used
various baits used
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ictalurus
gptkbp:growth_rate fast growth in early life stages
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
slow-moving waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ictalurus punctatus
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishing
gptkbp:length 1.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names various regional names
gptkbp:nesting spring to early summer
gptkbp:order gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Ictalurus_furcatus
gptkb:Ictalurus_melas
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:river four pairs of barbels
gptkbp:size size varies by habitat
gptkbp:species widely farmed
feather-like gills
punctatus
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships various aquatic organisms
gptkbp:traded_on occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:weight 25 kilograms
gptkbp:wildlife in some regions outside native range