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Goldspotted snakehead

Channa aurantimaculata

Goldspotted snakehead (Channa aurantimaculata)
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Scientific name
Channa aurantimaculata
Family
Channidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Channidae
Order
Anabantiformes

Origin

Native region
Ásia

Water

Temperature
10–28 °C
pH
6–8
General hardness (GH)
2–20 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
40 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
540 L
Minimum tank (length)
150 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Aggressive
Swimming level
Middle

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Data deficient (DD)

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