Forktail lates
Forktail lates (Lates microlepis)
Forktail lates is an endangered fish found only in Lake Tanganyika. Juveniles stay in shallow, nearshore waters, while adults move to open water to hunt other fish. It can grow up to about 93 cm long and weigh as much as 8.3 kg. It is an important species for commercial fisheries and is popular with sport fishers.
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