lates means any of various large fish of genus Lates, especially the Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and the barramundi (Lates calcarifer).
lates is pronounced /ˈleɪtiːz/.
Etymology
Scientific Latin, from Ancient Greek λάτος (látos, “Nile perch”), of uncertain origin.
noun
- Any of various large fish of genus Lates, especially the Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and the barramundi (Lates calcarifer).