African snakehead
Parachanna africana
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African snakehead (Parachanna africana) is a freshwater fish of the family Channidae (Snakeheads), in the order Anabantiformes. Maximum recorded length is 32 cm.
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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
Taxonomy
| Orden | Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes) |
| Familia | Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Especies | Parachanna africana |
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