Vietnames snakehead
📖 Overview
Vietnames snakehead (Channa hoaluensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Channidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 48 - 49; Anal soft rays: 31 - 32; Vertebrae: 56 - 57. Can be diagnosed by having deep and narrow mouth, arc length greater than width, 62-64 lateral line scales, 56-57 vertebrae, 4-6 gill rakers on first arc, flat tongue with thin tip slightly rounded, occupying the width of the mouth cavity, and body with 7-8 horizontal stripes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Vietnames snakehead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Channa Hoaluensis is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Vietnames snakehead is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Vietnames snakehead has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🔍 Similar Species
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