southern pike

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage and stealth
gptkbp:average_temperature cool to moderate temperatures
gptkbp:awards over 40 inches
gptkbp:behavior ambush predator
gptkbp:breeding_season April to June
gptkbp:catch_rate varies by state
gptkbp:color varies by location
greenish with lighter spots
dark green to grayish
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:southern_pike
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
small fish and invertebrates
larger fish and amphibians
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator
gptkbp:ecosystem top of the food chain
gptkbp:educational_programs used in fishery management studies
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects prey populations
gptkbp:family Esocidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
angling
promotes sustainable practices
year-round in some regions
popular target species
trolling, casting
live bait, lures
rods, reels, lines
gptkbp:foraging_behavior shallow waters
gptkbp:genus gptkb:starship
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
vegetated areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label southern pike
gptkbp:larval_stage hatch after 10-14 days
gptkbp:length up to 30 inches
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names pike, northern pike
gptkbp:migration limited seasonal movement
gptkbp:notable_recordings state records exist
gptkbp:orbital_inclination targeted species
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:released common practice
gptkbp:reproduction spawning in spring
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:species four pairs
cultured in some areas
gptkbp:sport popular among anglers
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships various aquatic organisms
gptkbp:technique circle hooks recommended
gptkbp:threats habitat loss, pollution
gptkbp:weight up to 10 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:muskellunge
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5