Latidae (Lates perches) |
93 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 8,300.0 g |
pelagic, |
Africa: widely distributed in Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 36901) and present in the Malagarasi River delta (Ref. 54847). |
Caudal fin emarginate in juveniles. |
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). |
Endangered (A2bcd)
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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