Chann Invasive Species

Invasive species are classified as a species that inhabits an unknown ecosystem that isn’t unique to its personal features. Several invasive species have inhabited the Americas especially through bodies of water. One specific organism, the snakehead, is harming the ecosystem in large lakes and waterways. The scientific name for this species is Channa argus since it pertains to the Channidae family. Although, this species is most commonly referred to as ‘snakeheads.’ This organism was quite intriguing acknowledging the fact that it affects the marine life in certain bodies of water. I wanted to know how this species affects the ecosystem and what it could potential do to the other organisms. Thus, this organism is fascinating in its own way due to the ways it can affect different organisms and constantly produce this.
The aquatic fish [snakehead] is perceived to have originated in Southeast Asia based off evidence leading the fish back to countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia. Moreover, the species is thought to have been transported for pet/aquatic purposes and for alimentation. Many people transported it for restaurant and they were also distributed from aquarium releases. The fish released into the wild and provoked the diffusion of the species. Thus, it has manifested ecosystem for a long period of time. There is evidence of the species …show more content…
Thus, other organisms are drastically affected and damaged. Therefore, the species has caused malicious effects on the overall ecosystem since its original report date in the 1800s’s. The species was used for purposes in aquariums and restaurants which has now enabled the dispersal of the species and the impact of it. Thus, all citizen should help sustain/balance the wildlife by reporting invasive species. In addition, preventing unnecessary releases is important to acknowledge for future