Pacific Shad

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
gptkbp:biological_characteristics Fast-growing species
gptkbp:captive_breeding Not commonly practiced
gptkbp:climate_impact Affected by temperature changes
gptkbp:color Silver with dark back
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine Eaten by humans
gptkbp:cultural_practices Food and ceremonial purposes
gptkbp:cultural_significance Important to indigenous peoples
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Plankton
gptkbp:distribution Pacific Coast of North America
gptkbp:ecological_role Part of the food web
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:Transparent
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Pollution and habitat destruction
gptkbp:family gptkb:Clupeidae
gptkbp:fish_species Practiced in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_impact Overfishing concerns
Conducted regularly.
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Supports local economies
Varies by region
Netting
Popular among anglers
Traditional and modern methods
Controlled by local authorities
Long history of exploitation
Focus of research and management efforts
Regulated by government bodies
Used in commercial fisheries
Varied by region and culture
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Studied for conservation
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater and saltwater
Open ocean and coastal waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pacific Shad
gptkbp:importance Commercial fishery
gptkbp:larval_stage 5-10 mm
Planktonic
Dependent on environmental conditions
Estuaries and coastal areas
gptkbp:length 30-50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3-5 years
gptkbp:migration Anadromous
Rivers to ocean
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Clupeiformes
gptkbp:population_trend Monitored by fisheries agencies
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Atlantic_Shad
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in rivers
gptkbp:research Ongoing studies
gptkbp:research_focus Population dynamics
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Alosa_sapidissima
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Migratory patterns
gptkbp:spawn_timing gptkb:spring
gptkbp:strategic_importance Significant in some regions
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With other fish species
gptkbp:values Varies by region
gptkbp:water_quality Important for spawning
gptkbp:weight 1-2 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Efforts ongoing
Threat from development
From birds and mammals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Atlantic_Shad
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6