Yellow perch

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade occasionally kept in aquariums
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:care_instructions about 10 mm
gptkbp:climate_impact Changes in habitat availability
Shifts in spawning times
gptkbp:color Yellow with vertical black stripes
yellow with vertical black stripes
gptkbp:color_variation depends on habitat
gptkbp:coloration golden yellow
During spawning season
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Yellow_perch
gptkb:American_perch
Lake perch
Yellow pike
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooking_method Grilled
Baked
Fried
Steamed
fried
gptkbp:cultural_significance regional cuisine
Popular in North American cuisine
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
omnivorous
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:family gptkb:Percidae
gptkbp:fins two dorsal fins
gptkbp:fish_species cultured for food
Cultured in fish farms
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing concerns in some areas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Year-round
Habitat destruction
varies by region
year-round
Varies by region
Angling
Ice fishing
angling
Trolling
Overfishing concerns
Jigging
Highly sought after by anglers
Bottom fishing
jigging
Pollution impacts
Common target species
gptkbp:genus Perca
gptkbp:gills fine and numerous
gptkbp:growth_rate fast in early years
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
freshwater lakes
gptkbp:habitat_change_impact affects population dynamics
gptkbp:habitat_preference Rocky areas
Open water
vegetated areas
Weed beds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yellow perch
gptkbp:importance sport fish
gptkbp:ingredients Common in home cooking
Widely used in restaurants
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
about 5 mm
gptkbp:length 40 cm
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years
up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names often called 'perch'.
gptkbp:migration spawning migration
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nutritional_value Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
High in protein
Low in fat
gptkbp:offers_programs_in used to enhance populations
Used in fisheries management
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:originated_in mid-level predator
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
larger fish
Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:European_perch
gptkb:Walleye
gptkb:Sauger
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in spring
spawning
gptkbp:research_importance ecological studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Perca_flavescens
gptkbp:seasonal_activities move to deeper waters in winter
gptkbp:size Up to 15 inches
gptkbp:species gptkb:Perca_flavescens
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:values high
Valued for its taste
gptkbp:weight Up to 3 pounds
gptkbp:weight_limit 2 kg
gptkbp:wildlife affects juvenile survival
Competition for food
Predation on young perch
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lake_Michigan
gptkb:Lake_Ontario
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4