Author: (Hamilton, 1822)
FBname: Red seam snakehead
Comments: Found in hill streams (Ref. 27732).  Adults inhabit medium to large rivers, brooks, rapid-running mountain streams and stagnant water bodies including sluggish flowing canals (Ref. 12975).  Feed at night on small fish, insects and crustaceans (Ref. 85309).  Exhibit parental care, with the male brooding eggs and fry in his mouth (Ref. 85309).