Great Snakehead
Channa marulius
A large, predatory freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia with an elongated body and large mouth filled with sharp teeth. Known for its aggressive nature and ability to breathe air, allowing it to survive in low-oxygen environments.
Great Snakehead at a glance
- Scientific name
- Channa marulius
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 10-30 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in rivers, lakes, and swamps throughout Southeast Asia, preferring areas with vegetation and structure. Anglers target them using topwater lures, live bait, and aggressive retrieves near cover. They are considered an invasive species in some areas where introduced.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a great snakehead through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGreat Snakehead questions people ask
Great Snakehead is Channa marulius.
A typical great snakehead runs 24-48 inches, 10-30 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every great snakehead you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in rivers, lakes, and swamps throughout Southeast Asia, preferring areas with vegetation and structure. Anglers target them using topwater lures, live bait, and aggressive retrieves near cover. They are considered an invasive species in some areas where introduced. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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