Channa amphibeus (McClelland, 1845)
Borna snakehead

Family:  Channidae (Snakeheads)
Max. size:  90 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India and Bhutan. Has been confused with Channa barca.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in large rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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