Mongolian grayling

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fish
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:bodyStyle elongated body
gptkbp:breedingSeason shallow river areas
gptkbp:colors dark spots on back
grayish with a silvery sheen
seasonal changes in color
gptkbp:communityImpact supports local livelihoods
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
monitored by local authorities
habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:contemporary yes
gptkbp:culturalSignificance part of local traditions
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:environmentalImpact indicator species
affected by climate change.
gptkbp:family Salmonidae
gptkbp:fauna important for local economy
not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishSpecies June to September
catch and release
fly fishing
overfishing concerns
popular among anglers
four gill arches
light tackle recommended
regulated_in_Mongolia
gptkbp:funding dorsal fin
gptkbp:geneticDiversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:genus Thymallus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
clean, cold water
Selenge_River_basin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mongolian grayling
gptkbp:is_essential_for sport fishing
gptkbp:larvalStage hatch in summer
gptkbp:length up to 60 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:localNames gptkb:Khalkha_grayling
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Mongolia
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
limited movement
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Arctic_grayling
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in spring
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:seasonalActivities spawning migration
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships none known
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:waterManagement prefers cold water
gptkbp:waterQuality sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:weight up to 3 kg