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💧 Freshwater 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Channa Longistomata

Channa longistomata Nguyen, Nguyen & Nguyen, 2012
Max Length
15.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Channa Longistomata (Channa longistomata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Channidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. Commercially fished and consumed as food.

Scientific Name
Channa longistomata
Authority
Nguyen, Nguyen & Nguyen, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
15.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Channa Longistomata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Channa Longistomata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Channa Longistomata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Channa Longistomata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
15.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nguyen, Nguyen & Nguyen, 2012

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Channa Longistomata is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Channa Longistomata is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Channa Longistomata has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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