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Albert lates (Lates macrophthalmus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lates macrophthalmus

Common Name
Albert lates

Biology
Occurs in open waters (Ref. 3636).

Classification

Classified By
Worthington, 1929
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Lates perches (Latidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: endemic to Lake Albert.
Range
3°N - 2°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
20 m
Depth To - meters
40 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 20 - 40 m
Trophic Level
3.86 s.e. 0.66 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
29.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5024 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (21 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Endangered (EN) (B1ab(iii))