Bigeye lates
In today's world, Bigeye lates is still a topic of great importance and relevance. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in history or its influence on popular culture, Bigeye lates continues to generate interest and debate in different areas. From its origins to its evolution over time, Bigeye lates has been the object of study, analysis and reflection by experts from various disciplines. In this article, we will explore different aspects and facets of Bigeye lates, with the aim of better understanding its importance and impact in today's world.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Latidae |
| Genus: | Lates |
| Species: | L. mariae
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| Binomial name | |
| Lates mariae Steindachner, 1909
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The bigeye lates (Lates mariae) is a species of lates perch native to Lake Tanganyika and from the Lualaba drainage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Juveniles inhabit inshore habitats while adults inhabit benthic environments in deeper waters, being the top predator at depths of 100 metres (330 ft) and greater. It is known to make diurnal migrations to surface waters to prey on pelagic fishes. This species can reach a length of 80 centimetres (31 in) TL. This species is commercially important and is also popular as a game fish.
References
- ^ Ntakimazi, G. (2006). "Lates mariae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60836A12416789. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60836A12416789.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Lates mariae" in FishBase. December 2013 version.
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