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Snakehead murrel

Channa striata

Photo by ChimeTsetan
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Field Notes

Description:

The snakehead murrel, Channa striata, is a species of snakehead fish. It is also known as the common snakehead, chevron snakehead, and striped snakehead. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, and has been introduced to some Pacific Islands and Madagascar.

Notes:

this one was at Mysore, Kukkarahalli lake, India

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Sam10
Brilliant animals!
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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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