Parachanna
Parachanna is a genus of freshwater fish in the family Channidae, commonly known as African snakeheads. It represents the African lineage of snakeheads distinct from the Asian genus Channa and contains several described species native to Africa’s rivers, swamps, and floodplains.
Parachanna species are elongated, predatory fish with a broad, slightly flattened head and a large mouth. They
They inhabit tropical freshwater systems, often in slow-moving rivers, swamps, and floodplain habitats. They can tolerate
Parachanna are ambush predators feeding on smaller fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and occasionally small vertebrates. They are
Reproduction is generally via mouthbrooding, with the male guarding the eggs and early fry until they are
In human use and conservation: Some Parachanna species are kept by aquarium hobbyists, but they require large,