Ocellated snakehead
Channa pleurophthalma
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
40,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Ocellated snakehead (Channa pleurophthalma) is a freshwater fish of the family Channidae (Snakeheads), in the order Anabantiformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes) |
| Familia | Channidae (Snakeheads) |
| Especies | Channa pleurophthalma |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Ocellated snakehead get?
Ocellated snakehead can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Ocellated snakehead belong to?
Ocellated snakehead (Channa pleurophthalma) belongs to the family Channidae (Snakeheads) in the order Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes).
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