Order Perciformes Higher classification Channa | Phylum Chordata Family Channidae Scientific name Channa pleurophthalma Rank Species | |
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Similar Channa, Snakehead, Forest snakehead, Orange‑spotted snakehead, Channa bleheri | ||
Channa pleurophthalma eating crickets
Channa pleurophthalma, is a species of snakehead.
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Channa pleurophthalma eating silversides
Description
Channa pleurophthalma can reach a length of about 40 centimetres (16 in). Body is cylindrical, laterally flattened and has an iridescent greenish or bluish basic color, with 2-3 big black patches, which are outlined in orange and an additional ocellus on both the opercle and caudal fin. The belly is usually yellowish. The long dorsal fin has 40-43 fin rays, while the soft anal fin has 28-31 rays. The fishes are caught for human consumption and for the aquarium trade.
Distribution and habitat
This species is present in Indonesia in Sumatra and in Borneo. These fishes prefer areas with black and clear waters.
References
Channa pleurophthalma Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA