Micropterus punctulatus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kentucky_Bass
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to local conditions
gptkbp:average_temperature warm waters
gptkbp:behavior aggressive
gptkbp:color varies by location
dark green to brown
during breeding season
during different life stages
gptkbp:common_name spotted bass
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkb:collection
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fishing culture
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Mississippi_River_basin
gptkbp:egg_color adhesive eggs
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects distribution
gptkbp:family gptkb:Centrarchidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Lacépède
gptkbp:fishing_regulations fly fishing
subject to local laws
popular among anglers
regulated by state laws
popular target species
lure fishing
gptkbp:fuel_capacity possible with proper conditions
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for resilience
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Micropterus
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
vegetated areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Micropterus punctulatus
gptkbp:length 50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:black_bass
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:hot_spring
builds nests
gptkbp:parent male guards nest
gptkbp:points_system dark spots on sides
gptkbp:predators larger fish
smaller fish
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Micropterus_salmoides
gptkbp:released practiced by anglers
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:size 30 cm
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:species cultured for sport fishing
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other bass
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
gptkbp:values valued for sport fishing industry
gptkbp:wildlife sensitive to pollution
important for population recovery
affected by habitat changes
gptkbp:year 1802