Silurus glanis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Siluridae
gptkbp:behavior solitary
studied for behavior patterns
gptkbp:body_style elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:care_instructions fry develop in nests
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:climate adapted to various climates
gptkbp:color dark gray to black
dark with lighter spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Wels_catfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by conservation groups
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine prepared in various dishes
considered good for eating
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution widely distributed in rivers and lakes
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in freshwater ecosystems
important part of aquatic food web
gptkbp:egg_color lay eggs in nests
gptkbp:family gptkb:Siluridae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus_1758
gptkbp:fishing_regulations angling
impact on local ecosystems
popular among anglers
used in traditional fishing methods
regulated in some countries
record catches reported
facing challenges from pollution.
gptkbp:genetic_diversity subject of genetic research
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
lakes and rivers
slow-moving waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Silurus glanis
gptkbp:is_essential_for sport fishing
gptkbp:length up to 5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 60 years
gptkbp:local_names various names in different languages
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:order gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkbp:range gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:related_species Silurus species
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_focus important for ecological studies
gptkbp:senses well-developed sense of smell
gptkbp:species four pairs of gills
cultured in some regions
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on not commonly kept in aquariums
gptkbp:values high in some regions
gptkbp:weight up to 300 kg
gptkbp:wildlife habitat protection efforts ongoing