Lates niloticus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:age 3-4 years
gptkbp:aquarium_trade occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:body_shape elongated and laterally compressed
gptkbp:captive_breeding not commonly bred in captivity
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to water temperature changes
gptkbp:color white to pink
silver with dark spots
can change color based on environment
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Nile_perch
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing monitoring and regulations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling, frying, and baking
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local diets
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:economic_impact important for local economies
gptkbp:educational_value often found in schools
gptkbp:environmental_impact can affect local fish populations
gptkbp:family gptkb:Latidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins are long
gptkbp:fishing_regulations year-round
trawling
subject to local laws
requires sustainable practices
net fishing and line fishing
gptkbp:food_and_beverage highly regarded for taste
gptkbp:gills long and slender
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:fast
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers deep waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lates niloticus
gptkbp:importance_in_aquaculture gptkb:significant
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:Lake_Victoria
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:length 2 meters
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements for spawning
gptkbp:native_range Nile River and other African lakes
gptkbp:nutritional_value rich in protein
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Lates_angustifrons
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in open water
gptkbp:research studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:research_importance important for biodiversity studies
gptkbp:scales large and ctenoid
gptkbp:strategic_importance high
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with various aquatic organisms
gptkbp:threats overfishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:values high
gptkbp:wildlife top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nile_perch
gptkb:Asian_sea_bass
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6