Channa micropeltes (Snake Head)

Fish from the south west of Asia

Life expectancy 5 to 7 years

Bright colors when they are young (horizontal orange/red strip) that they lose by growing up

Size 40/80 cm depending on the tank size Sometimes 100 cm in aquarium and exceeds release

It is rather a voracious fish with a mouth of disproportionate size which gives it its bad reputation But very pleasant if it is not put with fish too small to be eaten

Reintroduced "accidentally" in nature (United States in particular) it has a reputation for aggressiveness, and this in particular during

Channa Micropeltes fish, also known as Siam Sea Serpent, is a tropical fish from Southeast Asia. It is a fish that is both fascinating and imposing, with a serpentine silhouette and scales with complex patterns. Its color varies from dark green to gray-brown, with black stripes and lively red spots which run along its body. His mouth is largely split and he has sharp and sharp teeth.

The Siam Sea snake is a freshwater fish, but it can also live in savory environments. He is adapted to life in rivers and lakes, and he likes to hide in muddy funds. Channa Micropeltes fish is an opportunistic predator and is known for its voracity. It can feed on smaller fish, frogs, lizards, birds and even small mammals.

It is a lonely fish, but it can become very territorial when it feels threatened. It can be very aggressive towards other fish and even towards humans, especially when it is fed. The Siam Sea snake can reach an impressive length, up to a meter and a half, with a weight that can exceed 30 kilograms.

Unfortunately, Channa Micropeltes fish is threatened with extinction due to the loss of its natural habitat and overfishing. Many specimens are raised in captivity, but that cannot replace their natural habitat. It is important to make people aware of the protection of this fascinating species to preserve its long -term survival.