SNAKEHEADS
The snakehead (Channidae) is a family with two genera (Asia: Channa, Africa: Parachanna) which consists of 30 scientific valid species of freshwater fish. These predatory fish are distinguished by a long dorsal fin, small head with large head scales on top, large mouth and teeth. Snakeheads are prompting fears that it could become an invasive species and cause ecological damage.
The various species of snakeheads differ greatly in size. "Dwarf snakeheads", such as Channa gachua, grow to 10 inches (25 cm). Most snakeheads grow up to 2 or 3 feet (60–90 cm). Two species (Channa marulius and Channa micropeltes) can reach a length of more than 1 metre (3.3 ft) and a weight of more than 6 kilograms (13 lb). Channa Bleheris are some of the most colorful snakeheads out there,
Snakeheads are thrust-feeders which consume plankton, aquatic insects, and mollusks when small. As adults, they mostly feed on other fish, such as carp, or on frogs. In rare cases, small mammals such as rats are taken. They do best with a ph of 6. – 7.
The giant snakehead (Channa micropeltes) is native throughout Asia, and is the most aggressive snakehead.
The various species of snakeheads differ greatly in size. "Dwarf snakeheads", such as Channa gachua, grow to 10 inches (25 cm). Most snakeheads grow up to 2 or 3 feet (60–90 cm). Two species (Channa marulius and Channa micropeltes) can reach a length of more than 1 metre (3.3 ft) and a weight of more than 6 kilograms (13 lb). Channa Bleheris are some of the most colorful snakeheads out there,
Snakeheads are thrust-feeders which consume plankton, aquatic insects, and mollusks when small. As adults, they mostly feed on other fish, such as carp, or on frogs. In rare cases, small mammals such as rats are taken. They do best with a ph of 6. – 7.
The giant snakehead (Channa micropeltes) is native throughout Asia, and is the most aggressive snakehead.