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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:adaptations
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can breathe air
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gptkbp:aquarium_trade
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popular species
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gptkbp:behavior
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nocturnal
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gptkbp:body_shape
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elongated
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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requires specific conditions
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Actinopterygii
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gptkbp:color
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silver-gray
during breeding season
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gptkbp:coloration
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dark spots on body
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gptkbp:common_name
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Indian knifefish
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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featured in local folklore
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gptkbp:diet
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carnivorous
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gptkbp:distribution
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India, Bangladesh, Myanmar
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Notopteridae
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gptkbp:fins
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long dorsal fin
soft-rayed fins
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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by Hamilton in 1822
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gptkbp:fish_species
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cultured in some regions
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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requires varied diet
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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minimum 100 gallons
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gptkbp:genus
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Notopterus
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gptkbp:gills
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four pairs of gills
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gptkbp:growth_rate
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moderate
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater rivers
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Notopterus notopterus
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gptkbp:importance
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ecological role in freshwater ecosystems
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:Animalia
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gptkbp:larval_stage
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free-swimming
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gptkbp:length
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up to 40 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 10 years
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gptkbp:native_range
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gptkb:Southeast_Asia
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Osteoglossiformes
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Chordata
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gptkbp:predators
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larger fish
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gptkbp:related_species
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Notopterus chitala
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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behavioral studies
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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can be kept in groups
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gptkbp:speed
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undulating motion
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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none known
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gptkbp:tank_mates
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peaceful species recommended
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:water_requirement
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soft, acidic water preferred
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Osteoglossiformes
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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