Mekong giant catfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade kept in aquariums
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape elongated body
gptkbp:captive_breeding captive breeding efforts ongoing
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:collaboration international cooperation for conservation
gptkbp:color grayish-blue
gptkbp:community_involvement local communities involved in conservation
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas established
breeding programs initiated
supported by conservation organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status Critically Endangered
gptkbp:cultural_events featured in cultural events
gptkbp:cultural_symbol symbol of Mekong River
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
primarily feeds on plants
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in river ecosystems
gptkbp:economic_policy influenced by public policy changes
gptkbp:educational_programs educational programs developed
gptkbp:eye_color small eyes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pangasiidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffrey_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:fish_species cultivated in fish farms
gptkbp:fishing_impact impact of fishing on population
gptkbp:fishing_regulations traditional fishing methods used
regulated fishing practices
seasonal fishing practices
fishery management plans needed
gptkbp:food_and_beverage high-quality meat
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low genetic diversity observed
gptkbp:gills four pairs of gills
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
requires specific breeding habitats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mekong giant catfish
gptkbp:importance cultural significance in Southeast Asia
gptkbp:larval_stage larval development in river systems
gptkbp:length 3 meters
gptkbp:local_economy important for local economy
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Giant_Mekong_Catfish
Pla Buek
gptkbp:migration migratory species
gptkbp:native_to Mekong River Basin
gptkbp:population_trend significant population decline noted
gptkbp:public_awareness awareness campaigns initiated
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in rivers
gptkbp:research subject of scientific research studies
gptkbp:research_interest studied for conservation biology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Pangasianodon_gigas
gptkbp:subspecies limited to Southeast Asia
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with algae
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:tourism promoted in ecotourism initiatives
gptkbp:values high market value
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to water quality changes
gptkbp:weight_limit 300 kilograms
gptkbp:wildlife habitat restoration projects ongoing
listed under endangered species act
gptkbp:year 1830
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:River_Monsters
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6