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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 | 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. Snakehead - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and ...

    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 …

  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. Northern Snakehead - National Invasive Species Information ...

    Governor Wes Moore is calling on the federal government to declare the expanding population of invasive fish species—including blue catfish, flathead catfish, and snakehead—to be an …