Channa micropeltes (Cuvier, 1831)

Giant snakehead

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Channidae
Synonyms	Ophicephalus micropeltes, Ophicephalus bivittatus, Ophicephalus serpentinus, ... more
Common names	Indonesian snakehead, Tête de serpent d'Indonésie, Cabeza de serpiente rojo, ... more

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Main reference

Roberts, T.R. 1989. (Ref. 2091)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 130 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30857); common length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 57235); max. published weight: 20.0 kg (Ref. 4835)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; depth range 100 - ? m (Ref. 27732)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°C - 28°C (Ref. 1672); 10°N - 1°N, 95°E - 141°E

Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins; the Malay Peninsula, and the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Material from India usually referred to as this species actually represents a distinct species.
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Short description

A broad, dark longitudinal stripe in adults; two black longitudinal stripes with a bright orange intermediate area in juveniles (Ref. 27732).

Occurs in lowland river and swamp (Ref. 57235). Usually associated with deep water bodies (Ref. 27732). Found in large streams and canals (Ref. 4833), with standing or slowly flowing water (Ref. 12693). Feeds mainly on fish but also takes some crustaceans. Spawns in small streams with dense vegetation (Ref. 56749). Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 4931). Economic important mainly from capture fisheries (Ref. 57235).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming tmax>10)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (71 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

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Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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