The striped snakehead has a long body characterized with dark black-brown on the upper section of its body, and bands of a white on its belly.
The fish is carnivorous and consumes fish, frog, snakes, insects, earthworms and tadpoles, therefore its flesh claimed to be rejuvenating, particularly for those recuperating from a serious illness.
It is believed that consumption of the striped snakehead provides healing powers, because of its ability to live out of water for several days as long as their skin stays moist.
The popularity of C. striata as a therapeutic agent is related to folk belief in its efficacy in treating wounds, relieving pain and boosting energy, and herein lead to the normal or caesarean delivery, patients recovering from surgical operations are routinely and customarily advised to eat meals by containing it.
The snakehead fish is a nutritious species that can be utilized as a source of antioxidants and contains around 25.2 g of protein per 100 g of flesh.
It is also rich in essential amino acids and fatty acids that could directly improve tissue growth, wound healing, nutraceutical supplements and pharmaceutical products.
Fish species of Channa striata
