Blotched Snakehead (Channa maculata)

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Blotched Snakehead

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Blotched Snakehead

Channa maculata

379 Litres (100 US G.)

60-80 cm (23.6-31.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

5-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-10 years

Family

Channidae





Additional names

Blotched Snakehead

Additional scientific names

Bostrychus maculatus, Ophiocephalus maculatus


Origin[edit]

Found in silty weedy rivers, ponds and lakes from Japan, southern China, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines.

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