Assamese Snakehead
NameAssamese Snakehead
Scientific NameChanna stewartii
Common NamesAssamese Snakehead, Golden Snakehead, Stewart's Snakehead
FamilyChannidae
OriginIndia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-77
pH Range6.0-7.5
Description
The Assamese Snakehead (*Channa stewartii*) is a predatory freshwater fish native to South Asia, known for its elongated body and snake-like head. This robust species requires a large, species-specific aquarium due to its aggressive temperament and potential size. It is an ambush predator that will consume any fish small enough to fit in its mouth.
