Lates macrophthalmus Worthington, 1929
Albert lates
Lates macrophthalmus
photo by Payne, A.

Family:  Latidae (Lates perches)
Max. size:  29 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range 20 - 40 m
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to Lake Albert.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in open waters (Ref. 3636).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 30 March 2021 (A3cd; B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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