Author: (Cuvier, 1831)
FBname: Indonesian snakehead
Comments: Occurs in lowland river and swamp (Ref. 57235).  Usually associated with deep water bodies (Ref. 27732).  Found in large streams and canals (Ref. 4833), with standing or slowly flowing water (Ref. 12693).  Feeds mainly on fish but also takes some crustaceans.  Spawns in small streams with dense vegetation (Ref. 56749).  Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 4931).  Economic important mainly from capture fisheries (Ref. 57235).