These fish got their name not only because they have a head that resembles a
snake's head, but also
because they are able to crawl on land using their pectoral fins in
combination with a slithering movement reminiscent to that of snakes. They
do this to find a new place to live, or to hide and hibernate underground
for months during the dry season, waiting for the new rains to arrive,
surviving on accumulated energy and fat reserves.
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Asian Snakehead |
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