Channidae (Snakeheads) |
23.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 113.5 g |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Asia: Yangtze River basin in central China, Taiwan, Hainan Island to the Red River basin of northern Viet Nam (Ref. 43157). Also reported from Japan and Sri Lanka (Ref. 559). |
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Generally restricted to relatively narrow regions, characterized by humid rainforest climate (Ref. 43157). Feed on crustaceans, insect larvae and fish. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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