Eechathalakenda ophicephalus
Eechathalakenda ophicephalus (Raj, 1941)
Channa barb


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Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Acrossocheilinae
Max. size:  19.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in forest hill streams (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 25 June 2010 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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