Ikpoba

Parachanna africana is an African snakehead found from Benin to Nigeria, in lowland coastal rivers draining into the Gulf of Guinea. Sometimes called the 'Niger snakehead', it is uncommon in the trade, and its name is sometimes misapplied to P. obscura. A series of 8-11 dark chevrons along the body identifies it, though these may not show depending on mood. It is best kept in a species-specific aquarium with a tight-fitting hood.