Channa Barb
Eechathalakenda ophicephalus
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Fish
The Channa barb is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, the family which includes the carps, barbs and related fishes. It is the only species in the monospecific genus Eechathalakenda, although this species was formerly placed in the genus Puntius. This species is endemic to the Western Ghats in southern India.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Cyprinidae
- Genus
- Eechathalakenda