Yellow bass

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Striped_bass
gptkbp:adaptation Aggressive feeding
gptkbp:average_temperature Prefers warmer waters
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
gptkbp:body_style Laterally compressed
gptkbp:catch_rate Varies by region
gptkbp:color Yellow with dark stripes
Changes with age
Brighter in breeding season
Some have darker stripes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Yellow_bass
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Popular among local anglers
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Mississippi_River_basin
gptkbp:ecological_role Predator in aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Moronidae
gptkbp:fins Two dorsal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by 1836
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Angling
Spring and summer
Popular in recreational fishing
Overfishing concerns in some areas
Can be difficult to catch in clear water
Live bait and lures
Jigging and trolling
Common target in local tournaments
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Shallow sandy areas
gptkbp:genus Morone
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast growth in early years
gptkbp:habitat Shallow waters
Freshwater lakes
Lakes and rivers in the Midwest
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yellow bass
gptkbp:is_essential_for Sport fishery
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names Yellow perch (misnomer)
gptkbp:migration Limited migration patterns
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
Pike and larger bass
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:recreation Valued for sport fishing.
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Subject to fishing regulations
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Striped_bass
gptkb:White_bass
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in spring
gptkbp:research Studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:seasonal_activities More active in warmer months
gptkbp:species gptkb:Morone_mississippiensis
Demersal gills
Not commonly farmed
gptkbp:wildlife Pollution and habitat loss