Northern Snakehead

Channa argus

Least Concern Freshwater

Comprimento Máximo

150,0 cm

Peso Máximo

8,0 kg

Cor

Tawny-brown to pale golden-brown body …

Família

Channidae

Categoria

Game Fish

Sobre

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.

Tipo de Água

Freshwater

Distribuição Geográfica

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Northern Snakehead is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

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.

Informações de Pesca

Peixe Esportivo

Sim

Classificação de Resistência

7/5

Isca Recomendada

frogs, chatterbaits, topwater lures

Taxonomy

Ordem	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Família	Channidae (Snakeheads)
Espécies	Channa argus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Poisson tête de serpent
Spanish	Cabeza de serpiente

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Northern Snakehead?

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 Northern Snakehead get?

Northern Snakehead can grow up to 150.0 cm long and weigh 8.0 kg.

Where is Northern Snakehead 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 Northern Snakehead endangered?

The conservation status of Northern Snakehead is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Northern Snakehead belong to?

Northern Snakehead (Channa argus) belongs to the family Channidae (Snakeheads) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).