Ocellated Snakehead
NameOcellated Snakehead
Scientific NameChanna pleurophthalma
Common NamesOcellated Snakehead, Eyespot Snakehead, Peacock Snakehead
FamilyChannidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Sumatra, Borneo, Malaysia, Thailand
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)150
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Description
The Ocellated Snakehead is a large, predatory freshwater fish known for its distinctive "eyespots" or ocelli along its flanks. An air-breathing species, it requires a tightly covered aquarium and a diet of meaty foods. Due to its highly territorial and predatory nature, it is best kept in a species-only tank.
