Author: (Bleeker, 1851)
FBname: Black snakehead
Comments: Inhabits medium to large rivers (Ref. 12975).  Occurs in shaded forest streams with sluggish, acidic water and submerged roots/leaf litter substrates.  Appears to be mainly nocturnal and  feeds on small animals (Ref. 85309).   Preys on fish (Ref. 12693).