Sardinops sagax

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sardinops
gptkbp:behavior schooling
gptkbp:body_style fusiform
gptkbp:campus_facilities hundreds to thousands
gptkbp:color iridescent sheen
silver with blue-green back
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Pacific_sardine
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by fisheries management
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:cooking_method grilled, fried, canned
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local diets
gptkbp:diet plankton
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role important in marine food webs
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by ocean temperature changes
prey species
gptkbp:family gptkb:Clupeidae
gptkbp:fins two dorsal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by 1830
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
overfishing concerns
purse seine
supports local economies
subject to quotas
regulated by international agreements
California, Mexico
used in artisanal fisheries
gptkbp:genetic_diversity researched for stock identification
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sardinops
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
coastal waters
prefer upwelling zones
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sardinops sagax
gptkbp:is_aimed_at often caught with other fish
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishery
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
dependent on environmental conditions
gptkbp:length up to 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 13 years
gptkbp:local_names sardina, sardine
gptkbp:market high in certain regions
fresh, canned, frozen
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in omega-3 fatty acids
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Sardinops_melanostictus
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research studied for population dynamics
gptkbp:research_focus key species for marine biology studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Sardinops_sagax
gptkbp:species cultured in some regions
demersal gills
gptkbp:sustainability concerns over stock depletion
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:traded_on processed into various products
gptkbp:values high in seafood markets
gptkbp:wildlife high from larger fish