Channa brunnea

This species is distinguished from its congenrs by the following characters: body uniformly dark brown, caudal fin with ochre to bright-orange blotches; dorsal-fin rays 35-37 (vs. 47-51); anal-fin rays 24 (vs. 28-32); fewer vertebrae 43 (vs. 45-57); lateral-line scales 43-46 (vs. 51-63) (Ref. 120631).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 35 - 37; Analsoft rays: 24; Vertebrae: 43

Inhabits a swamp with silty bottom and lush aquatic vegetation> Lays floating eggs, with the mail guarding the nest (Ref. 120631).

aquarium: commercial