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257. Channa punctatus (Bloch)Local name: Gorissa (Orissa), Lata, Taki, Phool-dhokConservation Status: Not EvaluatedIdentifying features: Body elongated, scales on head large.Mouth large, lowerjaw longer, maxilla reaching to below hind border of eye.Lower jaw with 3 to 6canines.Dorsal fin with 28-33 rays.Anal fin with 20-23 rays.Pelvic fin about 75%of pectoral fin length.Colour : Generally greenish-grey becoming yellow below.Several dark blotches or dark short bands along flanks, numerous black spots onbody and also on dorsal, anal and caudal fins.General information: Found in large freshwater ponds, tanks, rivers generallyin the plains. Prefers stagnant water in muddy stream. Prolific breeders. It attainsa length of 31 em.Fisheries:A good food fish.58. Channa striatus (Bloch)Local name: Sola (Orissa), Shol, Morrul, SouraConservation Status: Not EvaluatedIdentifying features: Body elongated, scales on head large.Mouth large, lowerjaw longer with 4 to 7 canines.Maxilla reaching behind hind border of eye.Dorsal