![]() ![]() This is actually when they almost stop hunting and they get whatever is scattered on the floor or ground. This is because they follow the wintering process. During the cold weather, they become sedentary, and hunting is not aggressively done as it is committed otherwise. However, this ambush predatory nature is only for the summer or rather when the temperature is on the warmer side. Once again, we will mention their relocation capability, which might seem like crawling on the land, but that they can do only for the quickest period of time. However, their activity might not be exhibited when they are kept in tanks, rather they would stay at the same location most of the time. They can often chase and hunt with all their group members. In the wild, they often stay in groups and hierarchy is often noticed to a great extent. While aggression is a common trait, there are some small fishes, who are often considered as community fish options, but it is not applicable for all. Due to this quality, they are capable of withstanding low oxygenated water in their water. They utilize their tail by pushing their body on the strength of their tail. They use their fins to move, especially under the mud. This happens because their oxygen intake is solely dependent on the air. We have already told that they can move from one place (from one water body to another) to another, especially when there is a water crisis. This is the case with all the fishes of this family as well. Their breathing organ is much similar to labyrinth organs, which allows fishes to reach the water surfaces so that they can inhale the oxygen from the air instead of the water. This is one of the reasons, why they can stay under mud and water with low to minimum oxygen content around. ![]() Their breathing happens through their suprabranchial organs, and they breathe through the air surrounding them. Both their dorsal and anal fins run simultaneously on the two sides of the body. Their pectoral fins are rounded and they are comparatively smaller than other fins of the body. Snakeheads have elongated anal and dorsal fins with soft rays. The outer jawline has some shiny and big teeth in multiple rows, which are visible when they open their mouth. They have a big and flat head that is structured with a lower jaw that is protruding. Snakehead fishes have snake-like scales all over their flat body and head and that is how they got their name. Even if they can, it would be ethically wrong because they belong to that freshwater regions naturally.Īs far as the water current is concerned, some species stay in slow-moving water bodies where the current is still and stagnant. Their tolerance towards saltwater is yet to be tried, but it is believed that they would not be able to survive in marine water for so long. Their habitat also included waters where you can see lots of plantations. It pushes them to their best tolerance power, still, they can stay under the wet and muddy bottom temporarily. Some of the fishes can actually stay alive for a few days in a water body that is about to dry up. The fishes from this genus are found across India, Iraq, Myanmar, China, Afghanistan, and Russia (hence the part of Europe, because Russia is a cross-border country between the two continents of Asia and Europe). The Channa species is spread in the Asian zone in a specific way. In Africa, they are common in the Congo River, Chad River, and White Nile. The Parachanna genus is commonly found in Africa, especially in the West-Central Africa, in some places like Nigeria. The Snakeheads, based on their genera are found in two major continents, Asia and Africa, and in some parts of Europe. While commercial breeders are experts in catching or caring for large species, for beginners it is safe to go for medium-sized fishes. This is a tropical fish, with a lot of aggression instilled in it. You need to give a sufficient amount of attention to the pet one, regardless of its size. ![]() Although the study of the Channa species is not conclusive yet, and adequate research is being carried out to complete the same.Īs long as owning the Snakehead is concerned, smaller and larger species are equally popular. While the first genus has around 3 species included under it, the second genus is the larger one with around 51 (some says around 30+) species. There are mainly two genera known under this family and they are, Parachanna and Channa. Each species is different from the other, in regards to its appearance and characteristics. The Snakeheads are scientifically termed as Channidae, with multiple species included under it. In accordance with the size of the species Grey, yellow, orange, and blue (depending on the species) All important information has been given in a compact form in the below setion. You can get a quick idea regarding the entire family of fish, just by browsing through the table. ![]()
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