This invasive species of fish is able to live out of the water for days at a time.
, a number of snakehead species have made their way to the U.S. The northern snakehead discovered in Missouri, specifically, is part of the Channa species, which is native to Asia.
The MDC noted the fish not only compete with native North American species for resources, but they are also aggressive predators that prey on the native species. Some of the prey include other fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.A number of other features make the northern snakehead a fierce competitor for native populations.
"This fish has a wide temperature tolerance, can spawn multiple times in one year, and can survive in low-oxygenated waters by breathing air," said Dave Knuth, a biologist at MDC Fisheries Management. The fish also have the critical adaptation of being able to live out of the water for days at a time. According to the USFWS, part of this is due to how exceptionally slimy they are – a sliminess that keeps the fish temporarily encapsulated in moisture while outside of water.
"The impacts of this species on native fish populations are still to be determined, and it’s something we will have to follow over time," Knuth said.FILE - A person holds an invasive snakehead, native to parts of Africa and Asia. In fact, its characteristics have led some to give the freshwater fish nicknames, such as "
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