Osmerus mordax

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Osmeridae
gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:average_temperature prefers cooler temperatures
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style elongated and slender
gptkbp:color silver with a greenish back
iridescent sheen
gptkbp:common_name Rainbow smelt
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fisheries
gptkbp:diet plankton and small fish
gptkbp:ecological_role prey for larger fish species
gptkbp:egg_color demersal eggs
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to climate change effects
gptkbp:family gptkb:Osmeridae
gptkbp:fins two dorsal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by Linnaeus in 1766
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
subject to local fishing laws
varied techniques used by anglers
netting and angling
gptkbp:genetic_diversity ongoing research on population genetics
gptkbp:genus Osmerus
gptkbp:growth_rate fast growth in early life stages
gptkbp:habitat freshwater and saltwater
cool, well-oxygenated waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Osmerus mordax
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishery
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
estuaries and coastal areas
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 6 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region and culture
gptkbp:market fresh, frozen, and smoked
gptkbp:migration anadromous behavior
gptkbp:nesting spring to early summer
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Osmerus_eperlanus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in freshwater
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:seasonal_activities migrates for spawning.
gptkbp:species limited but explored
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with various aquatic organisms
gptkbp:values used for bait and food
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and habitat loss
affects local ecosystems