Muskellunge

GPTKB entity

Statements (89)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:angler_popularity popular among sport fishers
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Rarely kept
gptkbp:behavior Solitary
ambush predator
gptkbp:catch_rate Low compared to other species
gptkbp:color greenish with vertical stripes
gptkbp:coloration Greenish with vertical stripes
Greenish with light spots
gptkbp:common_name Muskie
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring and habitat restoration
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
least concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Native American folklore
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
Fish, amphibians, and small mammals
fish, frogs, and small mammals
gptkbp:family Esocidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1814
gptkbp:first_designated gptkb:1955
gptkbp:fishing_lures Large spoons, jerkbaits
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Varies by state
Varies by region
open year-round
Follow local regulations
Highly sought after
Angling
Trolling
Year-round in some areas
Catch and release encouraged
Commonly held
Available in popular areas
State and world records exist
Lures and live bait
Required in most areas
Strict in some areas
Trolling, casting
Active online and offline
Casting and trolling effective
Catch and release in some areas
Dedicated enthusiasts
Difficult to catch
Fly fishing possible but rare
Heavy gear recommended
Heavy rods and reels recommended
Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs
Live bait effective
Long-standing tradition in North America
Requires patience and skill
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Espresso
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater lakes and rivers
Freshwater lakes
freshwater lakes and rivers
Shallow weedy areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference Vegetation and structure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Muskellunge
gptkbp:introduced_in Wisconsin waters
gptkbp:is_popular_in Sport fishing
Anglers
gptkbp:known_for Aggressive behavior
gptkbp:length 68 inches
30 to 50 inches
gptkbp:lifespan 15 to 20 years
up to 30 years
gptkbp:local_names Muskie, Muscallonge
gptkbp:migration Seasonal
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:spring
gptkbp:order gptkb:Esociformes
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
Larger fish and birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Northern_Pike
gptkbp:released Common practice
gptkbp:reproduction Eggs
spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Esox_masquinongy
gptkbp:sensitivity Water temperature
gptkbp:size 30 inches
gptkbp:state gptkb:Wisconsin
Wisconsin, Minnesota
Wisconsin state symbol
Wisconsin state fish
gptkbp:water_quality Important for health
gptkbp:weight 10 to 30 pounds
up to 70 pounds
gptkbp:weight_limit 70 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife Threat to population
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wisconsin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4