The northern snakehead (Channa argus) is a species of snakehead fish native to temperate East Asia, in China, Russia, North Korea, and South Korea. Their natural range goes from the Amur River …

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. …

The Northern Snakehead has a wider latitudinal range and temperature tolerance than other snakehead species. It also seems to be adaptable to a wide range of aquatic environments, as evidenced by the …

The study, published in the July 2024 edition of Northeastern Naturalist, found that the majority of female Chesapeake Channa, also known as northern snakehead, collected from the upper Chesapeake Bay …

Aug 6, 2025 · The northern snakehead (Figure 1) is a large predatory fish that can grow up to three feet in length and is native to Manchuria, China, Korea, and Siberia, where they are a popular source of …

Learn about an invasive fish that can breathe outside of water and which aggressively defends its young.

May 7, 2025 · The northern snakehead is a fascinating but concerning fish. Their unique adaptations and ecological impact highlight the complexities of invasive species management.

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 survive out of …

Snakehead (fish) ... The snakeheads are members of the freshwater perciform fish family Channidae, native to parts of Africa and Asia. These elongated, predatory fish are distinguished by their long …

Northern snakehead fish have long, narrow bodies with long dorsal and anal fins. They have a large mouth and protruding jaw with canine-like teeth. The fish get their name from the enlarged scales, …