Lepomis macrochirus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade commonly kept in aquariums
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:color_variation varies by region
gptkbp:coloration blue-green to olive
bright orange belly
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Bluegill
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration
fishing regulations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in American culture
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role important in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color yellowish
gptkbp:egg_size 1.5 mm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Centrarchidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
gptkbp:fish_species popular in sport fishing
gptkbp:fishing_regulations angling
netting
regulated in some areas
gptkbp:genetic_studies used in genetic research
gptkbp:geographic_distribution widespread in the United States
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:fast
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:river
gptkb:ponds
freshwater lakes
reservoirs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lepomis macrochirus
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
5 mm
gptkbp:length 38 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 4 to 6 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:sunfish
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting spring to early summer
builds nests in shallow water
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Lepomis_auritus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_importance model organism for studies
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Centrarchidae
gptkb:Perciformes
gptkb:Animalia
gptkb:Chordata
gptkb:Actinopterygii
Lepomis
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:threats gptkb:invasive_species
pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:weight_limit 1.4 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Bluegill
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4