| Family: |
Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Max. size: |
17.12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: known only from the Irrawaddy and Sittang river basins in Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-35; Anal soft rays: 23-24; Vertebrae: 39-41. One large scale on each side of the lower jaw (rarely 2 on one side); pelvic fin length always more than 50% of pectoral fin length; and 7-12 irregular black blotches on the upper half of body. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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