are snakehead fish invasive species
Background. The northern snakehead fish (Channa argus) has been identified as an invasive aquatic fish across the country. Snakehead fish got their name because of their long, cylindrical body plan and large scales on their head that give them a snake-like appearance. Northern snakehead fish are voracious eaters that prey on fish, crustaceans, frogs, insects, small reptiles, birds, and mammals, with significant impacts to food chains and ecosystems. Adults may attack humans who approach young. These fish also can introduce diseases and parasites. The northern snakehead is an aggressive freshwater fish that can grow to be about 4 feet long. It has been found in a variety of freshwater lakes, swamps, ponds, and streams of various temperatures, but cannot tolerate saltwater. The northern snakehead is an aggressive freshwater fish that can grow to be about 4 feet long. It has been found in a variety of freshwater lakes, swamps, ponds, and streams of various temperatures, but cannot tolerate saltwater. The northern snakehead fish is native to parts of Asia and Africa. The northern snakehead fish was first discovered in the United States in California in 1997. This species is considered established in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York and Arkansas. Individual fish have also been collected in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Delaware and North Carolina. State. Aquatic Invasive Species: Snakehead (PDF | 201 KB). Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Northern Snakehead. Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Northern Snakehead Fish (Channa argus). New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Northern Snakehead. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Northern snakehead fish are voracious eaters that prey on fish, crustaceans, frogs, insects, small reptiles, birds, and mammals, with significant impacts to food chains and ecosystems. Adults may attack humans who approach young. State. Aquatic Invasive Species: Snakehead (PDF | 201 KB). Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Northern Snakehead. Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Northern Snakehead Fish (Channa argus). New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Aquatic Invasive Species: Snakehead (PDF | 201 KB). Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Northern Snakehead. Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Northern Snakehead Fish (Channa argus). New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Northern Snakehead. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Aquatic Invasive Species: Snakehead (PDF | 201 KB). Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Northern Snakehead. Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Northern Snakehead Fish (Channa argus). New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
Yes