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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. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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, …

  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. 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 …

  8. Northern snakehead fish - Smithsonian's National Zoo

    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, …

  9. Northern snakehead - Wikipedia

    In its native Asia, the snakehead fish is considered to be an important food fish and for this reason they have been exported to many other regions around the world. They were first introduced to …

  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 …