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  • Channa lucius
  • Channa lucius
  • Channa lucius
  • Channa lucius
  • Channa lucius
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Scientific Name Channa lucius    (Cuvier, 1831)
Common Name
Type Locality Java, Indonesia; sea of Indies.
Synonym(s) Channa siamensis, Ophicephalus lucius, Ophicephalus polylepis, Ophiocephalus bistriatus, Ophiocephalus bivittatus, Ophiocephalus lucius, Ophiocephalus marmoratus, Ophiocephalus siamensis, Ophiocephalus spiritalis
Pronunciation Cha na
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Size 400mm or 15.7" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Histoire naturelle des poissons v. 7, pp 416.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:47 (species record created: 2014 Nov 16 04:24)