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species. The male carries the eggs while the female guards the territory. The male is less active during this period and is often seen close to the surface. The fry remain with the male until they can take care of themselves. Females may catch stray fry and return them to the mouth of the male. The
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They are predatory fish that feed on plankton, insects, and sometimes small amphibians. They can breathe on land for short periods of time because they have accessory respiratory organs through which they can use atmospheric oxygen to breathe. During wet weather, they can survive on land for more
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than four days, but if their bodies dry up, they die because it becomes difficult for them to exchange atmospheric oxygen. The Ceylon snakehead is a
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Britz, R. (2013): Channa andrao, a new species of dwarf snakehead from West Bengal, India (Teleostei: Channidae). Zootaxa, 3731 (2): 287–294.
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of up to 10 cm (4 in) and is one of the smallest species in the family, making it a
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found in freshwater habitats, typically shaded streams, in southwestern
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and this distinguishes it from some of its relatives, including
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de Alwis Goonatilake, S.; Kotagama, O.; Fernado, M. (2019).
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Channa orientalis
Canna orientalis


Conservation status
Vulnerable
IUCN 3.1
Scientific classification
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Eukaryota
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Anabantiformes
Channidae
Channa
Binomial name
Bloch
J. G. Schneider
snakehead
Sri Lanka
C. gachua
Vulnerable
IUCN
threatened
standard length
dwarf snakehead
pelvic fins
C. kelaartii
C. andrao

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