Family: |
Channidae (Snakeheads) |
Max. size: |
57.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,430.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Southern Western Ghats, peninsular India. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 47-50; Anal soft rays: 29-33; Vertebrae: 55-55. Channa pseudomarulius is distinguished from C. marulius by having fewer lateral line scales (59-61 vs. 63-65), fewer dorsal-fin rays (47-50 vs. 52-56) and anal-fin rays (29-33 vs. 33-37) and fewer vertebrae (55 vs 59-63), and by a shorter body/longer head especially in specimens over 20.0 cm SL (Ref. 116423). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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