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.

The snakehead has garnered support as a sportfish in its own right. Anglers who targeted snakeheads found that it had many desirable characteristics, including its aggressive, predatory nature and …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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-like …

Recently, a non-native air-breathing freshwater fish known as a Snakehead has generated national media attention as the latest invasive species to threaten native fish and wildlife resources and the …

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 and gills.