Channidae

The Channidae or head-of-snake are a family of fresh water fish about the Perciformes. There are two kinds, Channa in Asia (26 species) and Parachanna in Africa (3 species). These carnivorous fish are easily recognized by their long cylindrical body, a dorsal fin having almost the overall length of the body, a round tail, and of course their large head with an enormous mouth. The vernacular name is a reference to not only the shape of the head and the position of the eyes, but also to the large scales punts which recover the upper part of cranium.

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  • Snakeheads - has biological Synopsis and Risk Assement

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