Bluespotted Snakehead - Channa cyanospilos

Species name: Channa cyanospilos

Synonym: Ophicephalus cyanospilos

Common name: Bluespotted Snakehead

Family: Channidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 20 cm / 8 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Sumatra and peninsular Malaysia and Kalimantan

Temperament: Predatory

Company: Channa cyanospilos (Bluespotted Snakehead) should not be kept with fish smaller than 2/3 of the snakehead size.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-28˚C / 72-82˚ F; pH 6-7.5


Aquarium setup: Channa cyanospilos (Bluespotted Snakehead) is one of the smaller and for aquarium more suitable snakehead species. They do however require large aquariums that are decorated with open areas and hiding places. Plants are most likely needed if you intend to try to breed this species. Needs surface access to survive.


Feeding: Channa cyanospilos (Bluespotted Snakehead) can be trained to accept most meaty foods.

Breeding: We have no confirmed information about breeding Channa cyanospilos (Bluespotted Snakehead) however they are supposedly nest builders who builds their nest of plant parts and guards their young.

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