The Giant Snakehead
(Channa micropeltes)
HABITAT
In the warm waters of South East Asia, though some have been found in southwestern parts of India, and in rare cases, the US and the UK.
DID YOU KNOW?
– This fish can grow up to 2 metres (7 feet) long!
– Though import of this animal is forbidden in the UK, one was recently caught near the eastern shores of England.
– It is a fierce predator, capable of attacking everything from fish, small birds and even humans with its razor-sharp teeth.
– It can also crawl on land, living up to 4 days out of the water.
– It is served as a delicacy in parts of Asia and believed to have beneficial health qualities.