| Family: |
Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Max. size: |
10.98 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 35-37; Anal soft rays: 24-24; Vertebrae: 43-43. This species is distinguished from its congenrs by the following characters: body uniformly dark brown, caudal fin with ochre to bright-orange blotches; dorsal-fin rays 35-37 (vs. 47-51); anal-fin rays 24 (vs. 28-32); fewer vertebrae 43 (vs. 45-57); lateral-line scales 43-46 (vs. 51-63) (Ref. 120631). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits a swamp with silty bottom and lush aquatic vegetation> Lays floating eggs, with the mail guarding the nest (Ref. 120631). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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