bullhead catfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monterey_Bay_Aquarium
gptkb:Baitrunner_D
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style flattened head
gptkbp:color dark brown to black
dark with lighter underbelly
gptkbp:common_name Bullhead
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cooking_method fried, grilled, baked
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in fishing tournaments
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:ecological_role important for biodiversity
ponds, lakes, rivers
gptkbp:education solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:environmental_impact indicator species
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ictaluridae
gptkbp:fins long pectoral fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by state
angling
bottom fishing
catch and release practices
popular among anglers
support local economies
catching larger specimens
rod and reel
float fishing
state records exist
year-round in many areas
required in many regions
wear life jackets
clean and store properly
often targeted species
popular in urban lakes
still fishing
worms, minnows
gptkbp:flavor mild flavor
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ameiurus
gptkbp:growth_rate fast-growing
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label bullhead catfish
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names mud cat, horned pout
gptkbp:nesting spring to early summer
gptkbp:origin secondary consumer
gptkbp:predators herons
larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:channel_catfish
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:scales scaleless
gptkbp:senses well-developed sense of smell
gptkbp:size up to 14 inches
gptkbp:species four pairs
raised in fish farms
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:water_quality prefers clean water