The Sailfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Rarely kept in aquariums
gptkbp:behavior Highly migratory
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined
gptkbp:color Blue and silver
Dark blue on top
gptkbp:coloration Countershading
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Sailfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Catch and release practices
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Popular in sport fishing culture
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Istiophoridae
gptkbp:fins Long dorsal fin
Bright blue or purple
gptkbp:first_dorsal_fin Large and sail-like
gptkbp:fish_species Limited due to size
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Varies by region
Sport fishing
Rod and reel
Highly sought after by anglers
Year-round in some areas
Trolling and live bait
Difficult to catch due to speed
World record 221 pounds
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Aggressive predator
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Istiophorus
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast growth rate
gptkbp:habitat Warm oceanic waters
gptkbp:habitat_range Tropical and subtropical waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Sailfish
gptkbp:human_interaction Valued for sport and food
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Speed
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length 11 feet
gptkbp:life_cycle Larval stage
gptkbp:lifespan 4 to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names Various names in different cultures
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migrations
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Swordfish
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
Spawning in open water
gptkbp:research_importance Studied for speed and behavior
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Istiophorus_platypterus
gptkbp:social_behavior Solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Istiophorus_platypterus
gptkbp:speed Up to 68 mph
gptkbp:threats Overfishing
gptkbp:weight_limit 220 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jeff_Koons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3