Micropterus floridanus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Florida_Bass
gptkb:Florida_bass
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive
Subject of behavioral research
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color Greenish with dark stripes
Males darken during breeding season
Various color morphs exist
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Florida_bass
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Not endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance Important in local fishing culture
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:egg_color Demersal eggs
gptkbp:environmental_impact Affected by climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Centrarchidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1854
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Subject to local fishing laws
Popular among anglers
Lure fishing
Caught using various fishing methods
Commonly caught using artificial lures
Popular species in fishing tournaments
State record catches exist
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Genetic diversity studies conducted
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Micropterus
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast-growing
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater lakes
Vegetated areas
gptkbp:has_authority_over Jordan & Gilbert
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Micropterus floridanus
gptkbp:is_essential_for Ecological role in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 76 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Various regional names
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting Spring to early summer
Builds nests in shallow water
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
Smaller fish and invertebrates
gptkbp:range gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Micropterus_salmoides
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:species Cultivated for sport fishing
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on Occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:water_quality Sensitive to pollution levels
gptkbp:weight 9 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Efforts to restore natural habitats ongoing
Influences local fish populations
Key species in local ecosystems