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 has garnered support as a sportfish in its own right. Anglers who targeted snakeheads found that it had many desirable characteristics, including its aggressive, …

Fisheries scientists consider snakeheads to be invasive species because they have the potential to threaten native fishes, the recreational fishing industry, and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

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, 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 …

Snakeheads are native to Asia and invasive in America. They resemble bowfins and can live in similar habitats. Note the extended anal fin, and the pelvic fins located near the pectoral fins …

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 …

These freshwater fish are able breathe air out of water and can cross land, propelling themselves by moving their head and back fin in opposite directions. These adaptations allow them to …

A Snakehead is any of a number of different species in the Channidae family. You can recognize these fish by their elongated bodies and long, snake -like heads.