The Northern Snakehead is a long, cylindrical fish that is also a prolific invasive species in North America. Originating in Africa and Asia, the Northern Snakehead's pointy head is covered in large scales, giving it a distinctively snake-like appearance (3). ... The Northern Snakehead was introduced to North American waters in the late 1960's by an unknown commercial entity such as a private aquarium or a restaurant looking for a place to raise the fish to sell later (4). The Northern Snakehead currently has established itself in several North American aquatic environments, ranging ...

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