| Family: |
Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Max. size: |
20.53 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.1 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Waloun Chaung in Rakhine State, Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34-37; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-24; Vertebrae: 44-45. Diagnosed from all congeners by its unique color pattern consisting of numerous (10-20) large black spots on the cheeks (roughly pupil size), golden-orange lips, a red posterior rim of the opercular flap, 5-7 narrow alternating white and dark brown to black semicircular bands on the pectoral fin, three blotches on anterior of dorsal fin, and ref and bluish-grey scales with numerous black spots on body (Ref. 75135). |
| Biology: |
Found in a small stream with shaded forested banks flowing down a steep hill and with clear, fast running water (Ref. 75135). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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