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Nile perch (Lates niloticus)
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Ecological Illustration of Nile perch (Lates niloticus)
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Latidae

Nile perch

Lates niloticus

Notched dorsal fin in two sections

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Nile perch is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 200 cm.

Family
Latidae
Genus
Lates
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
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