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Javanese snakehead (Channa lucius)
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Javanese snakehead (Channa lucius) specimen
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Channidae

Javanese snakehead

Channa lucius

Double stripes from snout to tail

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Javanese snakehead is a freshwater fish found around Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 53 cm.

Family
Channidae
Genus
Channa
Maximum length
53 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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