The black snakehead (Channa melasoma) is a species of snakehead native to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Singapore. This commercially important species reaches a length of 30 cm (12 in).[2] The Black Snakehead inhabits large to medium rivers that consists of acidic water and submerged roots. The Black Snakehead feeds on small animals and harmless to humans beings.[3] Snakehead fish have long, slender bodies with long dorsal and butt-centric balances. They have an extensive mouth and distending jaw with canine-like teeth. ]
^Vidthayanon, C. (2012). "Channa melasoma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T180782A1662338. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T180782A1662338.en. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
^Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Channa melasoma" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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