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The Ceylon snakehead (Channa orientalis) is a snakehead species. They are freshwater fish that grow to a maximum size of approximately 15 cm (6 in), so are a member of the informal dwarf snakeheads. They originate from southwest of the island of Sri Lanka. They are predatory fish that feed on plankton, insects, and sometimes small amphibians. They can breathe on land for short periods of time because they have accessory respiratory organs through which they can use...

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