NILE PERCH Lates niloticus

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NILE PERCH Lates niloticus. Created By: Mrs. Henry. Distribution. This fish is native to Lake Chad, and the Nile and Zaire Rivers in Africa. It was introduced to Lake Victoria in the 1950’s, where it can be found today in huge numbers. Effects on People. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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NILE PERCH

Lates niloticus

Created By:

Mrs. Henry

Distribution

• This fish is native to Lake Chad, and the Nile and Zaire Rivers in Africa.

• It was introduced to Lake Victoria in the 1950’s, where it can be found today in huge numbers.

Effects on the Ecosystem

• Extinction of 200 species of cichlids

• Huge increase in algae levels, therefore, levels of oxygen in the Lake decreased.

• Increased # of insects

( prey of cichlids)

Changes to the Food Web

• Decline in fish eaten by the Nile Perch such as catfish and lungfish.

• Increase in algae causing death of small animals and plant life.

So Successful!

• No known predators living in Lake Victoria.

• Reproduce in large numbers. A female can produce up to 16 million eggs at one time!!!!

The Future of the Nile Perch

• Population may decline due to inadequate food supply and overfishing.

The Nile Perch

• I hope you learned more about an invasive species and how it can impact the ecosystem in which it now lives.

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