Channa nox Zhang, Musikasinthorn & Watanabe 2002

Dorsal surface of the body dark; 8-11 irregular (often anteriorly pointed V-shaped) black blotches or bands on upper half of the body; a white-rimmed black ocellus on caudal peduncle; sparse white spots on body and dorsal and caudal fins. Hyomandibular process with the mid- to lower lateral edge mesially protruded. One to 2 small to medium-sized scales found on the undersurface of each side of the lower jaw. Pelvic fin absent. Cheek scales 9-13 (Ref. 43157).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 47 - 51; Analsoft rays: 31 - 33; Vertebrae: 53 - 55

Generally restricted to relatively narrow regions, characterized by humid rainforest climate (Ref. 43157).