brown bullhead

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monterey_Bay_Aquarium
gptkbp:activities nocturnal
gptkbp:average_temperature 60-75° F
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
bottom feeder
gptkbp:body_style stocky body
gptkbp:color dark brown to black
light yellow to brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:brown_bullhead_catfish
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cooking_method fried or grilled
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in fishing communities
gptkbp:diet omnivore
small invertebrates
small fish and insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color yellowish to brown
1-2 mm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ictaluridae
gptkbp:fins long pectoral fins
rounded dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
year-round
angling
light tackle recommended
popular among anglers.
bottom fishing effective
gptkbp:fuel_capacity difficult to breed in captivity
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ameiurus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
muddy or weedy areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label brown bullhead
gptkbp:launch_date 3-10 days
gptkbp:length up to 14 inches
gptkbp:lifespan up to 8 years
gptkbp:local_names mudcat, horned pout
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in shallow water
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:channel_catfish
gptkb:flat_bullhead
gptkbp:released common practice
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in spring
gptkbp:river four pairs of barbels
gptkbp:scales scaleless body
gptkbp:senses good sense of smell
gptkbp:species gptkb:Ameiurus_nebulosus
four pairs of gills
cultured for food
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other catfish
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
gptkbp:trigger_type circle hooks preferred
gptkbp:type_of worms or cut bait
gptkbp:water_quality tolerates low oxygen levels
gptkbp:weight up to 5 pounds