| Family: |
Latidae (Lates perches) |
| Max. size: |
93 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 8,300.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater, |
| Distribution: |
Africa: widely distributed in Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 36901) and present in the Malagarasi River delta (Ref. 54847). |
| Diagnosis: |
Caudal fin emarginate in juveniles. |
| Biology: |
Juveniles live in a specific inshore habitat until they reach 18 cm, thereafter it lives in the superficial pelagic zone; exclusively pelagic predator, feeding on clupeids and to a lesser extent on Luciolates; highly susceptible to intensive fishing (Ref. 2216). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Juveniles often found near river mouths, but not in the rivers (Ref. 36901). Also caught using handlines (Ref. 4967). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (A2bcd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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