Micropterus floridanus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive
Subject of behavioral research
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:climate_impact Affected by climate change
gptkbp:color Males darken during breeding season
gptkbp:color_variation Various color morphs exist
gptkbp:coloration Greenish with dark stripes
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_size Demersal eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Centrarchidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1854
gptkbp:fish_species Cultivated for sport fishing
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_studies Genetic diversity studies conducted
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Micropterus
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast-growing
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater lakes
gptkbp:habitat_preference Vegetated areas
gptkbp:has_authority_over Jordan & Gilbert
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Micropterus floridanus
gptkbp:importance Ecological role in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 76 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Various regional names
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:nesting Spring to early summer
Builds nests in shallow water
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:prey Smaller fish and invertebrates
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Micropterus_salmoides
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:water_quality Sensitive to pollution levels
gptkbp:weight_limit 9 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Efforts to restore natural habitats ongoing
Influences local fish populations
Key species in local ecosystems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Florida_Bass
gptkb:Florida_bass
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6