African obscure snakehead
Parachanna obscura
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African obscure snakehead (Parachanna obscura) is a freshwater fish of the family Channidae (Snakeheads), in the order Anabantiformes. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm, with a maximum published weight of 1 kg.
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The African obscure snakehead (Parachanna obscura) is a freshwater fish reaching up to 50 cm and 1 kg. 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 | 50,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 1,0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes) |
| Familia | Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Especies | Parachanna obscura |
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