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Albert Lates
Lates macrophthalmus
Lates macrophthalmus, the Albert lates, is a species of lates perch endemic to Lake Albert in Africa. This species is found in open waters at depths of from 20 to 40 metres (66 to 131 ft). It can reach a length of 29 centimetres (11 in) TL. It is commercially important and is also popular as a game fish.
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What it does
The Albert lates is found in open waters at depths of from 20 to 40 m (66 to 131 ft). It can reach a length of 29 cm (11 in) total length. It is commercially important and is also popular as a game fish. It is believed to feed on macroinvertebrates when very young, whereas juveniles and adults prey on fish.
Wikipedia: “Ecology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 104099.