Species Guide

Snakehead

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

Rapid growth; some species reach market size in less than a year.

Adaptations

Capable of breathing atmospheric air and surviving in very low-oxygen waters, making it easy to farm under adverse conditions

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in ponds or recirculation systems (RAS).

Grow-out farming systems

Mainly in freshwater ponds, lagoons, and extensive aquaculture systems.

Native to Southeast Asia, southern China, and India, but introduced in other regions. Inhabits freshwater systems.
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, China.

Highly valued in local cuisine and aquaculture for its rapid growth and resilience.

By-products: Some species are used in traditional Asian medicine.

Ideal for frying, steaming, grilling, or preparing in curries and soups.