African snakehead
Parachanna africana
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Freshwater
Maximale Länge
32,0 cm
Familie
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The African snakehead (Parachanna africana) is a freshwater fish reaching up to 32 cm in length. It is an air-breathing predator found in rivers and swamps of West and Central Africa, capable of surviving in low-oxygen environments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 32,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Arten | Parachanna africana |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does African snakehead get?
African snakehead can grow up to 32.0 cm long.
What family does African snakehead belong to?
African snakehead (Parachanna africana) belongs to the family Channidae (Snakeheads) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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