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Vulnerability
Species of least concern
Information
Inhabits channels, lakes and irrigation canals. Adults inhabit deep water, while juveniles are found in shallow water. Feeds on fish especially clupeids and Alestes ; smaller fish also feed on larger crustaceans and insects. Juveniles are planktivorous. Threatened due to over fishing.
Localization
Africa: Widespread throughout the Ethiopian Region of Africa, occurring commonly in all major river basins including the Nile, Chad, Senegal, Volta and Congo.
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Environment
Freshwater
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