Northern Pike

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Requires large tank
gptkbp:average_temperature 0-30 ° C
gptkbp:behavior Ambush predator
gptkbp:body_shape Long and slender
gptkbp:color Green with lighter spots
gptkbp:color_variation Seasonal changes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Northern_Pike
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method Grilling
gptkbp:cooking_taste Mild flavor
gptkbp:cultural_significance Sport fishing
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator
gptkbp:environmental_impact Indicator species
gptkbp:family Esocidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal fins: 1
gptkbp:fish_species Not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Varies by region
Angling
Rod and reel
Sustainable practices encouraged
Popular among anglers
Year-round in some areas
Live bait, lures
Commonly featured
Required in most areas
Trolling, casting
Catch size limits
Fly fishing possible
Largest caught: 28 kg
gptkbp:food_and_beverage Firm and flaky
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Espresso
gptkbp:gills 5 gill arches
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
gptkbp:habitat_preference Weedy areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northern Pike
gptkbp:ingredients Filleting required
gptkbp:length up to 150 cm
gptkbp:life_cycle Eggs, larvae, juvenile, adult
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:local_names Jackfish, Esox
gptkbp:migration Limited migration
gptkbp:native_range North America, Europe, Asia
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:spring
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:predators Bald Eagles
Larger fish, birds of prey
gptkbp:released Common practice
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scales Cycloid scales
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:water_requirement High oxygen levels
gptkbp:weight up to 30 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Pollution, habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Great_Slave_Lake
gptkb:Lake_Superior
gptkb:North_Dakota
gptkb:Great_Bear_Lake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4