Poisson tête de serpent

Channa argus

Least Concern Freshwater

Longueur maximale

150,0 cm

Poids maximum

8,0 kg

Couleur

Tawny-brown to pale golden-brown body …

Famille

Channidae

Catégorie

Game Fish

À propos

The northern snakehead is an aggressive freshwater predator native to East Asia. It can breathe air and survive out of water for several days. Considered a destructive invasive species in North America, it provides exciting catch opportunities.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	150,0 cm
Maximum Weight	8,0 kg

Coloration

Tawny-brown to pale golden-brown body with irregular dark brown to black blotches and saddles creating a cryptic camouflage pattern; belly is pale cream; long dorsal fin is mottled dark brown.

Habitat & Distribution

Rivers, lakes, and ponds of East Asia (China, Korea, Russia); invasive in North America. Tolerates oxygen-poor water (15-30°C); can breathe air. Inhabits densely vegetated shallows and muddy river banks.

Type d'eau

Freshwater

Aire de répartition

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Poisson tête de serpent is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

Firm, white flesh with a mild flavor and low fat; valued in Asian cuisines, especially in soups and steamed preparations. An invasive species in North America where removal is encouraged.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

7/5

Appât recommandé

frogs, chatterbaits, topwater lures

Taxonomy

Ordre	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Famille	Channidae (Snakeheads)
Espèces	Channa argus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Poisson tête de serpent
Spanish	Cabeza de serpiente

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Poisson tête de serpent?

Firm, white flesh with a mild flavor and low fat; valued in Asian cuisines, especially in soups and steamed preparations. An invasive species in North America where removal is encouraged.

How big does Poisson tête de serpent get?

Poisson tête de serpent can grow up to 150.0 cm long and weigh 8.0 kg.

Where is Poisson tête de serpent found?

Native to river basins of China, Korea, and far-eastern Russia including the Amur River system. Introduced and now invasive in parts of the eastern United States; tolerates low oxygen and can traverse wet land. Rivers, lakes, and ponds of East Asia (China, Korea, Russia); invasive in North America. Tolerates oxygen-poor water (15-30°C); can breathe air. Inhabits densely vegetated shallows and muddy river ban

Is Poisson tête de serpent endangered?

The conservation status of Poisson tête de serpent is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Poisson tête de serpent belong to?

Poisson tête de serpent (Channa argus) belongs to the family Channidae (Snakeheads) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).