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Channa nox Zhang, Musikasinthorn & Watanabe, 2002 Dark snakehead |
| Family: | Channidae (Snakeheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 19.76 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 47-51; Anal soft rays: 31-33; Vertebrae: 53-55. Dorsal surface of the body dark; 8-11 irregular (often anteriorly pointed V-shaped) black blotches or bands on upper half of the body; a white-rimmed black ocellus on caudal peduncle; sparse white spots on body and dorsal and caudal fins. Hyomandibular process with the mid- to lower lateral edge mesially protruded. One to 2 small to medium-sized scales found on the undersurface of each side of the lower jaw. Pelvic fin absent. Cheek scales 9-13 (Ref. 43157). | |||
| Biology: | Generally restricted to relatively narrow regions, characterized by humid rainforest climate (Ref. 43157). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 May 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||