Tanganyika lates (Lates angustifrons)

Scientific name: Lates angustifrons Boulenger, 1906

Tanganyika lates (Lates angustifrons)

The Tanganyika lates (Lates angustifrons) is a freshwater fish of the family Latidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Africa, Lake Tanganyika.

Tanganyika lates care at a glance

Temperature
22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Juveniles live in a specific inshore habitat until they reach 18 cm. Adults are found on the bottom over a wide depth range. Feed largely on benthic cichlids but also take sardines. Threatened due to over harvesting.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lates angustifrons
Family
Latidae (Lates perches)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
200
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.2; dH range: 20 - 40 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (A2bcd)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=3-5; K=0.25; tmax=13)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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