Snakeheads are freshwater fishes belonging to the channidae family . Of the 38 different species belonging to the Channidae family, only around 12 of them are considered invasive or potentially harmful. Why is the snakehead fish an invasive species? The northern snakehead fish has succeeded in establishing breeding populations in the wild. This species is … Read more
Introduction and Spread. It is believed that the northern snakehead fish entered the united states when aquarium owners discarded their unwanted exotic captive species into local waterways. Why is snakehead fish a problem? During all of their life stages, snakehead fish compete with native species for food and habitat. A major concern is that snakeheads … Read more
Fisheries scientists consider snakeheads to be invasive species because they have the potential to threaten native fishes, the recreational fishing industry, and aquatic ecosystems. Why is snakehead fish a problem? During all of their life stages, snakehead fish compete with native species for food and habitat. A major concern is that snakeheads might out-compete (and … Read more
Fisheries scientists consider snakeheads to be invasive species because they have the potential to threaten native fishes , the recreational fishing industry, and aquatic ecosystems. Why is snakehead fish a problem? During all of their life stages, snakehead fish compete with native species for food and habitat. A major concern is that snakeheads might out-compete … Read more