The Striped Snakehead is a long, slender fish with distinctive dark stripes running along its body. Known for its ability to survive out of water for extended periods, this species can traverse land to find new habitats.
Habitat
Freshwater rivers, swamps, and rice paddies.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates.
How common
Common
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