Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Babe:_Pig_in_the_City
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
Adapted to filter feeding
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
Prefers warmer waters
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
Schooling fish
|
| gptkbp:body_style |
Compressed body
|
| gptkbp:campus_facilities |
Can form schools of thousands
|
| gptkbp:catch_rate |
Varies by region
|
| gptkbp:color |
Silver with a dark back
Color can vary by habitat Silver with a blueish tint |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Gizzard_Shad
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Not endangered
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Used in local cuisines
|
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:dinosaur
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:education |
Forms large schools
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Prey for many species
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Clupeidae
|
| gptkbp:fins |
Adipose fin present
Single dorsal fin |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Popular among anglers
Netting and angling Year-round in some areas Subject to local regulations Managed by state regulations Commonly caught using cast nets. Considered sustainable in many areas Important for commercial fisheries |
| gptkbp:habitat |
Freshwater and brackish waters
Shallow, vegetated areas Prefer shallow waters |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Gizzard Shad
|
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
For bait and as a food source for larger fish
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
Varies with environmental conditions
Planktonic larvae Rapid growth in early stages |
| gptkbp:length |
15 inches
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
3 to 5 years
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
Known by various local names
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Limited migration patterns
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
Spring to early summer
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Clupeiformes
|
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:Striped_bass
Larger fish and birds |
| gptkbp:related_species |
Other shad species
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Spawning in shallow waters
|
| gptkbp:research |
Subject of various studies
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Studied for ecological impact
|
| gptkbp:scales |
Cycloid scales
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Dorosoma_cepedianum
|
| gptkbp:size |
Medium-sized fish
|
| gptkbp:species |
Long gill rakers for filtering
Filter-feeding gills |
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
Key forage fish
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Indicator of water quality
|
| gptkbp:values |
Low to moderate commercial value
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Can affect plankton populations
Threatened by habitat degradation |