Weakfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (93)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bait_types Live bait and lures
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape Elongated body
gptkbp:catch_rate Varies by state
Varies by region
gptkbp:catching_techniques Casting and trolling
gptkbp:climate_impact Affected by water temperature changes
gptkbp:color Silver with a greenish back
Greenish to bluish back
gptkbp:coloration Pale yellow to grayish
Silver sides with dark spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Gray_trout
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitoring populations
Limited regulations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Not evaluated
gptkbp:cooking_method Grilling
Grilled, fried, or baked
gptkbp:cultural_significance Popular game fish
Popular in recreational fishing
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role Predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Habitat loss
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sciaenidae
gptkbp:fins Two dorsal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:1776
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:Limited
gptkb:Low
Distinguished by dorsal fin shape
gptkbp:fishing_impact Population decline in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Varies by region
Netting
Trolling
Common in coastal areas
Overfishing concerns
Spring to fall
Popular among anglers
Estuaries and bays
State-managed
Bottom fishing
Popular target species
State and world records exist
Required in many regions
Bycatch issues
Hook and line
Light tackle
Regulated by state agencies
Commercial and recreational fishery
Sustainable in some areas
Available for anglers.
Casting and jigging
Subject to size limits
gptkbp:fishing_reports Regularly published by local authorities
gptkbp:flavor Mild
gptkbp:food_and_beverage Firm and flaky
gptkbp:fuel_capacity Medium-sized fish
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:gills Five gill arches
Five gill slits
gptkbp:habitat Coastal waters
Estuarine environments
Nearshore waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference Shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Weakfish
gptkbp:larval_stage Pelagic larvae
gptkbp:length 100 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names Sea trout
Weakfish, Gray trout
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migrations
Seasonal movements
Migrates in winter
gptkbp:nesting Spring to summer
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Sharks
Larger fish and birds
Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Cynoscion_nebulosus
gptkb:Spotted_seatrout
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in estuaries
gptkbp:research Studied for population dynamics
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Cynoscion_regalis
gptkbp:seasoning_suggestions Lemon and herbs
gptkbp:size_limit Varies by state
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:values Moderate
Varies by location
Valued for food
gptkbp:weight up to 9 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Vulnerable to overfishing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Montauk_Point_State_Park_Fishing_Area
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5