Pomatomus saltatrix

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape elongated and streamlined
gptkbp:catch_rate varies by jurisdiction
netting
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:coloration blue-green on top, silver on sides
gptkbp:common_name bluefish
gptkbp:conservation fishing quotas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling, baking, frying
valued for its taste
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular sport fish
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:educational_programs used in marine biology education
gptkbp:egg_size up to 1 million eggs per season
gptkbp:family gptkb:Carangidae
gptkbp:fins two dorsal fins
gptkbp:fish_species limited
targeted species
gptkbp:fishing_impact affects local ecosystems
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
trolling
regulated in many areas
popular among anglers
bycatch issues
year-round in some areas
hook and line
efforts ongoing to ensure sustainability
gptkbp:genetic_studies undergoing research for stock assessment
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow waters near shore
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pomatomus saltatrix
gptkbp:larval_stage low
planktonic
gptkbp:length 1.2 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 9 years
gptkbp:market high demand in seafood markets
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
known to migrate for spawning
gptkbp:nesting late spring to early summer
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in omega-3 fatty acids
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
larger fish
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of conservation issues
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Caranx_crysos
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
spawning in warmer months
gptkbp:research studied for population dynamics
gptkbp:research_importance important for marine ecology
gptkbp:size up to 1 meter
around 40 cm
gptkbp:speed gptkb:fast
gptkbp:strategic_importance high
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:values high
gptkbp:weight_limit 14 kilograms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bluefish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6