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Lates

Lates

9.9
A group of large fish like the Nile perch that live in fresh or slightly salty water
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Lates includes several important food fishes, such as the Nile perch.

Examples

  • The genus Lates includes several important food fishes, such as the Nile perch.

  • Some members of Lates inhabit both fresh and brackish waters across different continents.

  • Scientists have studied Lates species for their ecological impact in African lakes.

  • The Lates family includes many popular fish species.

  • Scientists study Lates to understand their habitat preferences.

  • Some members of Lates inhabit both fresh and brackish waters across different continents.

  • Scientists have studied Lates species for their ecological impact in African lakes.

Synonyms

genus Lates
vsLates
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of large fish that live in fresh or slightly salty water, like the Nile perch

is the same name written without the rank word

Compounds

genus Lates
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of large fish that live in fresh or slightly salty water, like the Nile perch

Surface Forms

Lates singular
Lates plural

Etymology

Lates is the scientific name for a group of large perch-like fish, including the Nile perch. A helpful way to remember the name is to think of the Latin root lat- meaning 'hide', like in latent, because these fish often lie hidden and attack their prey suddenly.