Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Surface feeding
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Often found in schools
Fast swimmers |
| gptkbp:body_style |
Elongated and slender
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Varies by region
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| gptkbp:character_traits |
Aggressive when feeding
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| gptkbp:color |
Camouflaged against predators
Silver with green or blue tint |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Needlefish
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Monitoring populations
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Mentioned in folklore and stories
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Used in local fisheries
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| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:product
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| gptkbp:distribution |
Tropical and subtropical oceans
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Predator of smaller fish
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| gptkbp:eye_color |
Large and positioned on top of the head
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Belonidae
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| gptkbp:fins |
Long dorsal and anal fins
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| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Sport and commercial fishing
Can affect local ecosystems Catch and release practices Netting and angling Subject to local regulations Bycatch issues Commonly caught with hooks and lines |
| gptkbp:habitat |
Coastal waters
Prefer shallow waters Estuaries and mangroves |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Needlefish
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| gptkbp:interacts_with |
Occasional catches in recreational fishing
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| gptkbp:larval_stage |
Pelagic
Takes several weeks |
| gptkbp:length |
Up to 1 meter
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 5 years
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
Various regional names
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| gptkbp:migration |
Seasonal migrations for spawning
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| gptkbp:notable_features |
Long, pointed jaws
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| gptkbp:order |
Beloniformes
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| gptkbp:predators |
Larger fish and birds
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| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Garfish
Flying fish |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
Studied for ecological roles
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| gptkbp:scales |
Cycloid scales
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| gptkbp:senses |
Good vision and lateral line system
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| gptkbp:species |
Five pairs of gills
Not commonly farmed Strongylura marina |
| gptkbp:speed |
Fast swimmers up to 30 km/h
Surface-oriented |
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Sensitive to water quality changes
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| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
None known
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| gptkbp:threats |
Overfishing and habitat loss
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| gptkbp:traded_on |
Requires large tanks
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Grease_Garfish
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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