Channa harcourtbutleri?

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Bal-Sagoth

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Hi everyone, I brought this snakehead about 6 months ago. I ordered him as a Channa bleheri, but was told that the supplier diddent have any in and that he sent this one (Channa harcourtbutleri [spelling?]) in its place. I just wanted him to be properly identifided on here if anyone can. Originally I thought he would get to 5", but other reports say 8" is more likely. At that size I fear for the climbing perch which recive most of his attention. These are two photos I have of him, will get more when I can. Not the best for identifying, but cool looking!




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i had a couple of bleheri's that were sold to me that look liked that. And identified them as channa sp. assam which could be a variant of the bleheri.
 
Hi all, thanks for replying.
These are the only full body shots I got today as he has developed a bought of camera sickness.

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that last pic realy shows the blue,,when bleheri are showing aggression that little bit of skin under its chin skicks down kind of like a beard
 
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