Pimelodus pictus

GPTKB entity

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activities gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:adapted_into Adapted to riverine habitats
gptkbp:aquarium_size_recommendation Minimum 100 liters
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Flakes, pellets, and live food
Requires a large tank
Popular among fish enthusiasts
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior Social fish
Subject of behavioral studies
gptkbp:body_shape Elongated
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Spawning in groups
Difficult to breed in captivity
gptkbp:breeding_season Variable, often rainy season
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color_variation Some color variations exist
gptkbp:coloration Dark with light spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Pictus_Catfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts No specific conservation efforts known
gptkbp:conservation_status Not evaluated
gptkbp:cultural_significance Popular in aquariums
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:difficulty Soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Amazon_River_Basin
gptkbp:ecological_role Important in freshwater ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pimelodidae
gptkbp:fins Adipose fin present
gptkbp:fishing_impact Caught for aquarium trade
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Caught using nets and traps
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity Requires hiding spots
Regular water changes needed
Can be bred in captivity
gptkbp:genetic_studies Undergoes genetic research
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Pimelodus
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
gptkbp:has_features Distinctive barbels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pimelodus pictus
gptkbp:human_interaction Generally non-aggressive towards humans
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 15 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pimelodus_maculatus
gptkbp:reproduction Egg-laying
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:sensitivity Sensitive to poor water quality
gptkbp:size Around 10 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior Displays schooling behavior
gptkbp:social_structure Forms schools in the wild
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:tank_mates Compatible with other peaceful species
gptkbp:water_quality Requires clean, well-filtered water
gptkbp:wildlife Affected by habitat destruction.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Catfish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4