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Name
Scientific name
Channa sp. 'five stripe'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Channidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
Channa sp. 'five stripe' is an unidentified snakehead apparently collected near Alipurduar in West Bengal, close to India's border with Bhu…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
Not recorded
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 15–28°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Species tank only
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India
Writing
Etymology
Channa: from the Latin channe, used to refer to an unspecified species of sea perch.
Distribution
Appears to be collected in the vicinity of Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal state, northern India which if accurate should correspond to the Buxa T…
Habitat
Based on its colour pattern and limited details regarding its natural habitat this species may be adapted to dwelling between and under rocks. Alipurduar lies …
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measuring at least 90 ∗ 30 cm is recommended for a single pair, with larger quarters needed for a group. Water depth is less important bu…
Maintenance
Prefers a dimly-lit aquarium with a layer of surface vegetation such as Ceratopteris spp. plus some submerged cover. It's essential to use a tightly-fitting ho…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
An obligate predator which probably feeds on smaller fishes and insects in nature but in most cases adapts well to dead alternatives in captivity. Some specime…
Behaviour and compatibility
Best-maintained in a species-specific aquarium.
Sexual dimorphism
Females tend to grow larger and are deeper-bodied than males, especially when gravid.
Reproduction
A paternal mouthbrooder which is bred on a relatively regular basis in captivity.
Notes
This unidentified species has also been also traded as C. sp. 'Kerala' and C. sp. 'umangii'. It has a characteristic colour pattern comprising a series of 5 ob…
References
References
3 on this profile