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Cobra Snakehead.
(Channa marulius).

Cobra Snakehead (Channa marulius).

Other Common Names:
Great Snakehead.
Ara.
Gajar.
Gozar.

Identification:
Cylindrical body with depressed head and rounded caudal fin.
Upper body dark brown to olive.
Lighter brown sides and belly.
Can breathe moist air.

Typical Location:
Around snags and weedy areas.
In slow flowing or standing waters of swamps, channels and lakes.

Fishing Methods:
Bait fishing with live fish or frogs.
Male is territorial so sight fishing with spinners
or minnows is also a common technique.

Fighting Characteristics:
Fast strike followed by a hard pull.
Heads directly for submerged obstacles.

Fishing Khao Lak's Comment:
Commonly found in Thailand's biggest lakes.
Watch out for the teeth!


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