Wels catfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Silurus_glanis
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate varies with temperature
gptkbp:color dark gray to black
dark gray to brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:European_catfish
gptkb:Wels_cat
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling
frying
baking
smoking
stewing
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in cuisine
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution widely distributed in rivers and lakes
gptkbp:egg_color external
up to 100,000 eggs
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Siluridae
gptkbp:fins pectoral fins
dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
varies by country
angling
bottom fishing
popular among anglers
year-round in some areas
live bait
high in Europe
held in various regions
trotlines
heavy gear recommended
large size makes capture difficult
largest caught was 2.7 meters
popular sport fish.
large size makes it difficult to catch
largest caught was 2.5 meters
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:military_unit
fast in early years
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
benthic zones
slow-moving waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wels catfish
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming
gptkbp:length 5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan long-lived
gptkbp:local_legends associated with folklore
gptkbp:local_names Wels, Zander
Siluro
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
limited migratory behavior
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:hot_spring
gptkbp:order gptkb:Siluriformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkbp:range gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:related_species other catfish species
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research_interest ecology and behavior
studied for growth patterns
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Silurus_glanis
gptkbp:senses electroreception
well-developed sense of smell
gptkbp:size 1 meter
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:species four pairs
practiced
gptkbp:speed slow
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on not common
habitat for young
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to pollution
important for survival
gptkbp:weight 300 kg
gptkbp:wildlife top predator
threat
important for sustainability
important predator in ecosystems
affects population