Banded snakehead
Channa striata
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Brackish
Overview
Banded snakehead (Channa striata) is a brackish-water fish of the family Channidae (Snakeheads), in the order Anabantiformes. Maximum recorded length is 100 cm, with a maximum published weight of 3 kg. Its recorded depth range is 1–10 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 3,0 kg |
| نطاق العمق | 1-10m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Brackish
نطاق العمق
1-10m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes) |
| الفصيلة | Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| الأنواع | Channa striata |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Banded snakehead get?
Banded snakehead can grow up to 100.0 cm long and weigh 3.0 kg.
What family does Banded snakehead belong to?
Banded snakehead (Channa striata) belongs to the family Channidae (Snakeheads) in the order Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes).
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