Piaractus brachypomus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colossoma_macropomum
gptkb:Pacu
gptkbp:average_temperature prefers warm water
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
exhibits complex social interactions
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed body
gptkbp:breeding_season requires specific conditions
males guard nests
breeds during rainy season
gptkbp:campus_facilities can form large schools
gptkbp:color varies by region
can change color based on mood
can change color when stressed
silver body with red belly
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Red-bellied_piranha
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role important predator in its ecosystem
gptkbp:eye_color typically has red eyes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serrasalmidae
gptkbp:fins has a forked tail fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some areas
overfishing affects populations
caught using nets and traps
assessed for sustainability in fisheries.
fishermen use traditional methods
fishing is seasonal in some regions
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability in populations
gptkbp:growth_rate fast growth in early life stages
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
prefers slow-moving waters
prefers shallow, vegetated areas for breeding
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Piaractus brachypomus
gptkbp:interacts_with can be aggressive if threatened
gptkbp:is_essential_for popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:larval_stage larvae are planktonic
larvae develop rapidly after hatching
gptkbp:length 35 cm
gptkbp:level 5.5 to 7.5
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names known by various names in local languages
gptkbp:migration may migrate for spawning
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:range gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scales has small, smooth scales
gptkbp:size medium-sized fish
gptkbp:social_structure forms schools in the wild
gptkbp:species cultured for food
gptkbp:sugar_content prefers freshwater environments
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships may associate with other fish species
gptkbp:tank_mates can be aggressive with smaller fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
can be territorial in tanks
compatible with larger fish species
requires hiding spots in tanks
requires varied diet in captivity
gptkbp:values valued for its meat
gptkbp:water_quality requires clean water
gptkbp:wildlife affected by pollution and deforestation