Other Freshwater
Snakehead
Channidae
FreshwaterChannidaeConsidered an invasive species in the United States; populations are actively managed to prevent further spread and ecological damage.
About
Snakeheads are predatory freshwater fish characterized by their elongated bodies and snake-like head. They possess the ability to breathe air, allowing them to survive in oxygen-depleted waters and even travel short distances over land.
- Average size
- 2-3 feet, up to 20 lbs
- Colors
- Vary depending on species; often brown, tan, or gray with dark blotches or stripes
- Diet
- Carnivorous; feeds on fish, crustaceans, amphibians, insects, and occasionally small mammals and birds
- Region
- Primarily found in the Eastern United States, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region