pirarucu

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arapaima
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style elongated and streamlined
gptkbp:breathability requires to surface for air
gptkbp:breeding_season during rainy season
gptkbp:children stay in shallow waters
gptkbp:color dark gray to reddish-brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Arapaima_gigas
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling, frying, and stewing
gptkbp:cuisine white and flaky
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local cuisine
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
fish, crustaceans, and insects
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:family gptkb:Arapaimidae
gptkbp:fins large pectoral fins
gptkbp:fishing_regulations traditional methods used by locals
regulated in some countries
netting and spearing
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for species survival
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers and lakes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pirarucu
gptkbp:is_essential_for commercial fishing
gptkbp:larval_stage hatch after a few days
gptkbp:length 3 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_economy supports local fisheries
gptkbp:local_names paiche, pirarucu, paiche
gptkbp:migration limited migration patterns
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Amazon_River_Basin
gptkbp:predators larger fish and humans
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:research_interest studied for conservation and biology
gptkbp:scales thick and bony
gptkbp:size depends on habitat and food availability
gptkbp:social_structure not social fish
gptkbp:species farmed in some regions
modified for breathing air
gptkbp:speed up to 5 km/h
gptkbp:symbolism symbol of Amazonian biodiversity
gptkbp:threats overfishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts ecotourism in the Amazon
gptkbp:traded_on not commonly kept in aquariums
gptkbp:values high due to demand
gptkbp:weight up to 200 kg
gptkbp:wildlife due to deforestation and pollution