Warmouth

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Bluegill
gptkbp:average_temperature Warm waters
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive when nesting
Can be solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style Laterally compressed
gptkbp:color Can change color based on environment
Different color morphs exist
Olive green to brown
Dark mottled patterns
Dark olive with lighter belly
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Warmouth_bass
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in local fishing tournaments
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Eastern United States
gptkbp:egg_color Eggs are adhesive
gptkbp:family gptkb:Centrarchidae
gptkbp:fins Long dorsal fin
Spiny and soft-rayed fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Fly fishing and bait fishing
Popular among anglers
Subject to local fishing regulations
Year-round fishing possible
Can be difficult to catch during spawning.
Caught using lures and live bait
Popular in southern states
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Ambush predator
gptkbp:genus Lepomis
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast growth in warm waters
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater lakes and rivers
Swamps and marshes
Prefers shallow waters
Vegetated areas of lakes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Warmouth
gptkbp:larval_stage Larvae are planktonic
gptkbp:length 20-30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 6 years
gptkbp:local_names Known as 'goggle-eye' in some regions
gptkbp:nesting Spring to early summer
gptkbp:predators Larger fish and birds
Pike and larger bass
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Bluegill
Other sunfish species
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:scales Ctenoid scales
gptkbp:size Can weigh up to 1 kg
gptkbp:traded_on Can be kept in aquariums with proper care