Serpent Head ID

[Zeke]

I think this is Channa argus AKA Northern Snakehead. Is that correct? They are about 30"+/- and in a tank that's 10'x6'x6' approximately. Just 1pair of them in the tank with some misc. other fish. They always are near the top of the tank. They are super aggressive at feeding time. Thanks

 

[Taker]

Channa Argus / Northern Snakehead, that's right. That's a big specimen. Thank you for sharing. That's a pretty big aquarium too.

Where is this place? If you could film them I would love to watch.

 

[gigas12]

Hi I agree with Taker.

 

[QuDodger]

I have to respectfully disagree. This looks more like Channa maculatad to me. Otherwise known as the blotched snakehead.

 

[QuDodger]

pattern to uniform and head just seems off to be a channa argus

 

[Yuki Rihwa]

It's not Argus, it's Channa Maculata.

 

[Taker]

Argus face:

Maculata face:

For a more detailed discussion check thread:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?603973-Snakehead-identification

But then that's just what I know. I would say it's Argus.