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Latidae

Albert lates

Lates macrophthalmus

Latid Fish from African Waters

Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Albert lates is known from Africa as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Jacks, Flatfishes, Barracudas, and Allies
Family: Latidae
Genus: Lates
Maximum length: 29 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Albert.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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