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African snook

Lates niloticus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
ความยาวสูงสุด
200.0 cm
น้ำหนักสูงสุด
200.0 kg
ช่วงความลึก
10-60m
วงศ์

เกี่ยวกับ

The African snook (Lates niloticus), also known as the Nile perch, is one of the largest freshwater fish in Africa, reaching up to 200 cm and 200 kg. It is a powerful predator found in rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa and has had major ecological impacts when introduced outside its native range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 200.0 cm
Maximum Weight 200.0 kg
ช่วงความลึก 10-60m

Habitat & Distribution

ประเภทน้ำ
Freshwater
ช่วงความลึก
10-60m
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Taxonomy

อันดับ Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
วงศ์ Latidae (Lates perches)
สายพันธุ์ Lates niloticus

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

How big does African snook get?
African snook can grow up to 200.0 cm long and weigh 200.0 kg.
What family does African snook belong to?
African snook (Lates niloticus) belongs to the family Latidae (Lates perches) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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