| Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: headwaters of Kyeinthali Chaung in Rakhine State, Myanmar. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34-36; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-25; Vertebrae: 44-45. Can be differentiated from all congeners by its unique color pattern consisting of a number of small back spots on the cheeks (less than half of pupil size), usually 4 white semicircular narrow bands on pectoral fin, one anterior dorsal fin blotch, series of reddish-orange blotches and numerous tiny black spots on the body (Ref. 75135). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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