Snakehead (Channa argus argus)

Scientific name: Channa argus argus Cantor, 1842

Snakehead (Channa argus argus)

The Snakehead (Channa argus argus) is a freshwater fish of the family Channidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 14–22°C (57–72°F). Native range: Asia, China and western and southern Korea. Japan and the USA report adverse ecological impact after introduction.

Snakehead care at a glance

Temperature
14–22°C (57–72°F)

Biology

Can stay out of the water for 3 to 4 days at temperatures ranging from 10 to 15?C. Matures at the age of 2 years and length of 30 cm. Spawns in June and July. Eggs are pelagic. Utilized for human consumption.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Channa argus argus
Family
Channidae (Snakeheads)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
100.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: China and western and southern Korea. Japan and the USA report adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Potential pest
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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