| Family: |
Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Max. size: |
25.5 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Vietnam. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 48-49; Anal soft rays: 31-32; Vertebrae: 56-57. Can be diagnosed by having deep and narrow mouth, arc length greater than width, 62-64 lateral line scales, 56-57 vertebrae, 4-6 gill rakers on first arc, flat tongue with thin tip slightly rounded, occupying the width of the mouth cavity, and body with 7-8 horizontal stripes (Ref. 91062). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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