Forktail lates

The forktail lates (Lates microlepis) is a species of lates perch endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Juveniles inhabit inshore habitats, moving as adults to open-water pelagic zones where it preys on other fishes. This species can reach a length of 93 cm TL and the greatest reported weight of this species is 8.3 kg. It is a commercially important species and is also popular as a game fish.