Channa barca (Hamilton, 1822) Barca snakehead |
Family: | Channidae (Snakeheads) | |||
Max. size: | 105 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
Distribution: | Asia: India and Bangladesh. | |||
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Biology: | Found in large rivers. Considered as an excellent food fish. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |