Zebrafish

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:fish
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:zebra_danio
gptkbp:breedingSeason easy in captivity
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color horizontal blue and silver stripes
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:wildlife
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Francis_Hamilton
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Bhutan
gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkbp:eggHatchingTime 2-3 days
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cyprinidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1822
gptkbp:foundIn freshwater habitats
gptkbp:genomeSequenced yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zebrafish
gptkbp:introduced aquariums worldwide
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larvalStage transparent
gptkbp:lifespan 2-3 years
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome 25 pairs
gptkbp:maximumLength about 4-5 cm
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:South_Asia
gptkbp:notableFor rapid development
regenerative abilities
transparent embryos
gptkbp:order gptkb:Cypriniformes
gptkbp:oxygenRequirement moderate
gptkbp:pH 6.5-7.5
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds
amphibians
larger fish
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Danio_rerio
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism yes
gptkbp:shape torpedo-shaped
gptkbp:swimmingAbility schooling
gptkbp:temperature 24-28°C
gptkbp:usedAs model organism
gptkbp:usedFor developmental biology
drug discovery
genetic studies
toxicology research
gptkbp:usedIn biomedical research
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fish_(Ichthys)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7