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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:aroma
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excellent sense of smell
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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prefers warmer waters
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gptkbp:behavior
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bottom feeder
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gptkbp:body_shape
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elongated body
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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nesting in shallow areas
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gptkbp:catch_rate
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varies by location
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gptkbp:color
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blue-gray
fades with age
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gptkbp:coloration
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dark blue to slate gray
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gptkbp:common_name
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Blue Catfish
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cuisine
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popular in southern cooking
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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important in local folklore
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gptkbp:diet
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omnivorous
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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can affect local fish populations
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Ictaluridae
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gptkbp:fins
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dorsal fin
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gptkbp:fish_species
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farmed in some regions
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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varies by state
angling
popular among anglers
year-round in some areas
state records exist
often featured in tournaments
requires heavy tackle
can be difficult to catch.
trotlining
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gptkbp:food_and_beverage
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firm and mild flavor
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gptkbp:gills
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four pairs of gills
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gptkbp:growth_rate
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gptkb:fast
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gptkbp:habitat
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freshwater rivers
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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deep waters
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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blue catfish
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gptkbp:length
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150 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 20 years
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gptkbp:local_names
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varies by region
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
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gptkbp:native_range
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:nesting
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spring to early summer
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gptkbp:offers_programs_in
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used to enhance populations
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Siluriformes
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gptkbp:predators
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larger fish
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gptkbp:released
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common practice
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gptkbp:reproduction
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spawning
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gptkbp:research_interest
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studied for growth rates
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Ictalurus_furcatus
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gptkbp:sensitivity
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sensitive to pollution
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or in small groups
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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none known
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gptkbp:tail_type
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forked tail
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gptkbp:values
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high in some areas
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gptkbp:vision
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poor eyesight
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gptkbp:weight_limit
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68 kg
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gptkbp:wildlife
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threat from urbanization
top predator in some habitats
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Ictalurus_furcatus
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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