noun
- Plural of channa; a genus of freshwater fish native to Asia, commonly kept in aquariums.
Usage: Also called snakeheads; Scientific/technical term
Examples
- The aquarium hobbyist carefully maintained separate tanks for different species of channas.
- Channas are known for their ability to breathe air and survive in low-oxygen environments.
- Several channas species are popular in the ornamental fish trade.
- The biologist studied the aggressive territorial behavior of channas in their natural habitat.