Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lepisosteus_osseus
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary or in small groups
may exhibit territoriality |
| gptkbp:body_style |
elongated and cylindrical
|
| gptkbp:breathability |
can breathe air through swim bladder
|
| gptkbp:color |
dark green to olive green
camouflaged in aquatic environments greenish-brown with lighter spots |
| 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:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:fins |
dorsal and anal fins are positioned far back
|
| 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:habitat |
freshwater rivers
from Canada to Mexico prefer vegetated areas |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
longnose gar
|
| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
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:species |
gptkb:Lepisosteus_osseus
not commonly farmed modified for air breathing |
| gptkbp:speed |
slow and deliberate
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss and pollution
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
kept in large tanks
|
| gptkbp:weight |
up to 20 pounds
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
not endangered
control fish populations |