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Channa micropeltes, giant snakehead, giant mudfish or toman harimau, is among the largest species in the family Channidae, capable of growing to 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in length and a weight of 20 kg (44 lb). [2]
The Giant Snakehead is a daytime predator, feeding on fishes, frogs, and birds. It has a reputation of being very aggressive and even attacking humans (Courtenay and Williams, 2004). Means of Introduction: Most likely all aquarium releases. Status: Not known to be established in the United States.
The Giant Snakehead is an impressive freshwater fish that can reach up to 4 feet in length! As their name suggests, these fish have a long snake-like body that is covered in large scales. They are a dark brown color with a lighter cream/white underside.
An in-depth guide to the care, breeding, & habitat of the Giant Snakehead (Channa Micropeltes). complete with high-quality images for this beautiful Fish.
Channa micropeltes, giant snakehead, giant mudfish or toman harimau, is among the largest species in the family Channidae, capable of growing to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in length and a weight of 20 kg (44 lb).
Channa is a genus of predatory fish in the family Channidae, commonly known as snakeheads, native to freshwater habitats in Asia. This genus contains about 50 scientifically described species. The genus has a wide natural distribution extending from Iraq in the west, to Indonesia and China in the east, and parts of Siberia in the Far East.
The Giant Snakehead is known by many names: Channa micropeltes, Indonesian Snakehead, Giant Mudfish, and more.
Head detail of a young adult individual from Kalasin province, northeastern Thailand. Typical habitat in the Perak River basin, Perak state, Peninsular Malaysia. Greenish adult individual in Thailand. A group of young fish in the wild. Fish collected from the Kapuas River in Kalimantan province, Indonesia (Borneo).
The giant snakehead or giant mudfish (Channa micropeltes) is among the largest species in the family Channidae, capable of growing to 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in length and a weight of 20 kg (44 lb).
Class: Actinopterygii. Maximum size: 150 cm / 60 inches. Environment: freshwater. Origin: Channa micropeltes (Giant Snakehead) is found near the coast of India, Thailand, Mekong basin of Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Southeastern Sumatra. Temperament: Aggressive and predatory.