Channa lucius (Cuvier, 1831) is a animal in the Channidae family, order Perciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Channa lucius (Cuvier, 1831)
Channa lucius is a snakehead distinguished by side port-hole markings, a tapered head, and striped pale juveniles.
This species, Channa lucius, can be distinguished from other snakeheads by a clear series of port-hole shaped markings along its flank and a more tapering head. Juvenile Channa lucius are pale in color, and have three lateral stripes that run the full length of their body from head to tail.
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Channa micropeltes (Cuvier, 1831)
Channa maculata (Lacepède, 1801)
Channa striata (Bloch, 1793)
Channa argus (Cantor, 1842)
Channa punctata (Bloch, 1793)
Channa marulius (Hamilton, 1822)
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