
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 …
The Snakehead Dilemma - U.S. Fish and 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, …
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.
7 Types of Snakehead Fish - A-Z Animals
Oct 9, 2025 · Snakehead fish are freshwater fish with elongated bodies and flat, scaly heads, which gives them a snake-like appearance. They have upturned mouths full of tiny teeth.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Snakehead | Fish and Boat Commission | Commonwealth of …
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 …
Snakeheads - AquaInfo
Channa, commonly known as Snakeheads, are primitive predatory fish and members of the family Channidae.