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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 growing and …

  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, predatory nature and …

  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 Parachanna …

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Snakehead fish …

  7. 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 mouths and …

  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 since …

  9. 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 in a …

  10. 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, irregular blotches. …