longnose gar

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:aquarium_trade kept in large tanks
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_shape elongated and cylindrical
gptkbp:breathability can breathe air through swim bladder
gptkbp:color dark green to olive green
greenish-brown with lighter spots
gptkbp:coloration camouflaged in aquatic environments
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in local legends
gptkbp:cultural_significance Native American folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Viper
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins are positioned far back
gptkbp:fish_species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
varies by state
popular among anglers
bowfishing and rod and reel
often caught by anglers using live bait.
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ambush predator
gptkbp:fossil_record dating back to the Cretaceous period
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Lepisosteus
gptkbp:gills modified for air breathing
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefer vegetated areas
gptkbp:habitat_range from Canada to Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label longnose gar
gptkbp:importance sport fishing
gptkbp:larval_stage hatch from eggs in 7-10 days
gptkbp:length up to 6 feet
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:mouth sharp and conical
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:alligator_gar
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:research studied for evolutionary biology
used in studies of fish physiology
gptkbp:scales ganoid scales
gptkbp:senses good vision and smell
gptkbp:social_behavior may exhibit territoriality
gptkbp:species gptkb:Lepisosteus_osseus
gptkbp:speed slow and deliberate
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:weight up to 20 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife not endangered
control fish populations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lepisosteus_osseus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6