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 |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-10m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
1-10m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes) |
| Familia | Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Especies | Channa striata |
Preguntas Frecuentes
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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