Black snakehead
Channa melasoma
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Freshwater
الطول الأقصى
30,0 cm
الفصيلة
Overview
Black snakehead (Channa melasoma) is a freshwater fish of the family Channidae (Snakeheads), in the order Anabantiformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes) |
| الفصيلة | Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| الأنواع | Channa melasoma |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Black snakehead get?
Black snakehead can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
What family does Black snakehead belong to?
Black snakehead (Channa melasoma) belongs to the family Channidae (Snakeheads) in the order Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes).
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