
Snakehead (fish) - Wikipedia
Snakeheads have been caught in New Jersey since at least 2008 and, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the snakehead population appears to be …
What are snakeheads? | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Fisheries scientists consider snakeheads to be invasive species because they have the potential to threaten native fishes, the recreational fishing industry, and aquatic ecosystems.
Snakehead (Channa argus) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
These freshwater fish are able breathe air out of water and can cross land, propelling themselves by moving their head and back fin in opposite directions. These adaptations allow them to …
7 Types of Snakehead Fish - A-Z Animals
Oct 9, 2025 · Snakeheads live in Asia and Africa but have been introduced to some states in the United States. There are two genera of snakeheads, the Channa (Asian snakeheads) and the …
Invasive Species: The Northern Snakehead - Penn State Extension
Aug 6, 2025 · This article describes the northern snakehead (Channa argus), an invasive fish found in bodies of water across the Mid-Atlantic.
Snakehead | Invasive, Exotic & Predator | Britannica
Snakehead, any of a number of species of freshwater fish of the family Channidae, found in Africa and Asia. Snakeheads, long-bodied and more or less cylindrical in cross section, have large …
Snakehead | FWC
The Snakehead remain centered in the Margate/Coral Springs/Pompano Beach area where it was first documented in October 2000. They will likely be limited to the southern half of Florida …
Northern Snakehead - Missouri Department of Conservation
Snakeheads are native to Asia and invasive in America. They resemble bowfins and can live in similar habitats. Note the extended anal fin and the pelvic fins located close to the pectoral fins …
The Snakehead Is a Snake Fish out of Water | HowStuffWorks
Oct 25, 2024 · Today, we’re going to dive into the world of a perplexing and somewhat notorious creature: the snakehead, aka snake fish. These predatory fish are known for their long, snake …
The recent discovery of northern snakehead in Maryland captured the attention of local, regional, and national leaders. Many species of snakehead have been sold through the aquarium …