18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Fish Larvae

The larvae of Giant Snakehead Fish rushing through the streams of water of Gomati river as their mother takes them out on their maiden training. This is a unique activity of the life cycle of Giant Snakehead fishes. They also serve as one of the important food, ornamental and game fish of India, Pakistan, China, Thailand and Cambodia.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Lakhimpur kheri, India
Camera: SM-J500F
Copyright: © Priyanshu Tripathi