I'm a real newb when it comes to Snakeheads (seeing as they are banned from trade in the US) but have been doing some exploring of fish species in Laos. I came across this one in Luang Prabang province at a waterfall. Any help on ID would be appreciated!
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This looks like a Channa Striata, a very common snakehead species in my country. People are likely here cook them for soup/porridge, says that its has medicine cure.
Good fish, looks cute while young, Thanks for sharing the picture.