Channa pleurophthalma
| Channa pleurophthalma | |
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| Channa pleurophthalma | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Channidae |
| Genus: | Channa |
| Species: | C. pleurophthalma |
| Binomial name | |
| Channa pleurophthalma (Bleeker, 1851) | |
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Channa pleurophthalma, is a species of snakehead.
Description
Channa pleurophthalma can reach a length of about 40 centimetres (16 in).[1] 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.[1] 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. [1] These fishes prefer areas with black and clear waters. [1]
Bibliography
- Nora Brede, Pascal Antler: Art für Art: Schlangenkopffische: Amazonas / Die Gattungen Channa und Parachanna. Natur und Tier-Verlag (2009), ISBN 3-8665-9104-7
- Günther Sterba: Süsswasserfische der Welt. Urania-Verlag, 1990, ISBN 3-332-00109-4
- Walter R. Courtenay & James D. Williams: Snakeheads (Pisces, Channidae) − A Biological Synopsis and Risk Assessment. U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1251, 2004 PDF
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