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 growing and …

Fisheries scientists consider snakeheads to be invasive species because they have the potential to threaten native fishes, the recreational fishing industry, and aquatic ecosystems.

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 survive out of …

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 Parachanna …

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 mouths and …

Aug 6, 2025 · This article describes the northern snakehead (Channa argus), an invasive fish found in bodies of water across the Mid-Atlantic.

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 since …

Deep within the murky waters of Asia and Africa, a creature of remarkable resilience and predatory prowess lurks. Often misunderstood, sometimes revered, and frequently feared, the Snakehead fish …

Snakeheads are a diverse family of fish native to parts of China, Russia, and Korea. Northern Snakeheads first drew attention in the mid-Atlantic region in 2002 when a pair were discovered in a …

Northern snakehead fish are native to China, Southern Siberia and North Korea and are an invasive species in North America. Northern snakehead fish are typically brown with dark, irregular blotches. …