In need of positive ID

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cherabin

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A picture of the following fish was posted on MFK but didn't get much response as the picture didn't turn out too well. Hence here's a better picture and hopefully the experts can positively ID this Channa -

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Channa Gachua is my guess...most snakeheads have very vibrant patterns...the dwarf (gachua) has a diluted pattern w/ a dominant stripe pattern on the front fin. I'm in no way shape or form a biologist, so take it with a grain of salt. I think the dwarf will show hues of blue in its fins when it matures...?

http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Channa&species=gachua&id=49

If you could post some "FULL BODY" shots showing all the fins, probably could hammer it down better...
 
Yes gachua judging by the pectoral fin markings. The orange around the eye suggests an Indian variant. Full shots of the body would confirm this.
 
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