The Blue Catfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:fish
gptkbp:breedingSeason late spring to early summer
deep waters
areas with strong current
gptkbp:color blue-gray
gptkbp:commonIn lakes
reservoirs
large rivers
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:plant_species
insects
crustaceans
omnivore
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature barbels around mouth
gptkbp:economicImportance food fish
game fish
gptkbp:ediblePart edible
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ictaluridae
gptkbp:finType forked tail
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Achille_Valenciennes
1840
gptkbp:fishingMethod trotlines
rod and reel
jug fishing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Blue Catfish
gptkbp:impact predator of native fish
alters local ecosystems
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Potomac_River
gptkb:James_River
Chesapeake Bay
gptkbp:invasiveStatus invasive in some regions
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:maximumLength 165 cm
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 68 kg
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Missouri_River
gptkb:Ohio_River
gptkb:Mississippi_River_basin
gptkbp:notableRecording largest catfish species in North America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:predators humans
large fish
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Channel_Catfish
Flathead Catfish
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Ictalurus_furcatus
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tar_Valon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7