Systematic position (Nelson 2006) Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (Perches) Suborder: Channoidei (Ophiocephaliformes) Family: Channidae (Snakeheads) Genus: Channa Species: C. striata Common/local names English: Striped snakehead, Banded snakehead and Snakehead murrel Bangladesh: Shol (শোল) India: Haal and