Kapenta

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fish
gptkbp:colors silver
golden brown
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika_sardine
gptkbp:community_service rich in omega-3 fatty acids
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local fishermen participate in management
gptkbp:conservationEfforts not endangered
salting
gptkbp:cookingMethod dried
quick to prepare
different recipes across cultures
fried, stewed, or grilled
gptkbp:cuisine popular_in_African_dishes
gptkbp:culturalSignificance food_source_in_East_Africa
gptkbp:diet plankton
gptkbp:economicImpact important for local economies
gptkbp:exportedTo various countries
gptkbp:fauna part of a larger ecosystem
under research
gptkbp:fishSpecies year-round
managed by local authorities
netting
part of local culture
overfishing concerns
traditional and modern techniques
supports livelihoods
affects local biodiversity
long-standing in the region
gillnets
various types used by fishermen
Lake_Tanganyika_region
gptkbp:flavorProfile mild and slightly sweet
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
gptkbp:historicalResearch studied for ecological impact
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kapenta
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishery
gptkbp:length up to 10 cm
gptkbp:localNames various in different languages
gptkbp:market varies seasonally
local and international
high in certain regions
gptkbp:nativeTo Lake Tanganyika
gptkbp:nutritionalValue high in protein
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:productionCompany smoking
gptkbp:relatedPatent Limnothrissa
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in open water
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Limnothrissa_miodon
gptkbp:seasonalActivities population fluctuates with seasons
gptkbp:servingTemperature ugali
gptkbp:shelfLife several months when dried
gptkbp:size around 5 cm
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices promoted by NGOs
gptkbp:transportation by boat