Murrels or Snake heads

MURRELS OR SNAKE HEADS

Murrels belong to the order Channiformes. The fishes of this order have an elongated and cylindrical body, large and protractile mouth.

Murrels

  • Channa marulius (Giant snake head)
    • Long and spineless dorsal and anal fin
    • Dark coloured body
  • Channa striatus (Common murrel or striped murrel)
    • Long and spineless dorsal and anal fin
    • Dark coloured body with stripes all over the body
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