Channa orientalis

Quick Facts

Family : Channidae

Scientific Name : Channa orientalis

English Name : Smooth-Breasted Snakehead

Local Name : Kola kanaya, Gas kanaya

Location : Found in Kalu to Nilwala river basins

Maximum Length : Can be grow up to 10 cm

Identification Features

Pelvic fins are absent

Environment

Found in shaded shallow rivers

Other

N/A

IUCN Red List Status