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  1. 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 …

  2. 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.

  3. The Snakehead Dilemma - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

    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, …

  4. 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 …

  5. Snakehead - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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.

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …