Channidae

water. Adult Snakeheads are usually a dark brown or black color with some discoloration on their sides. Snakeheads are also different than most fish because they can actually breathe air. They have sacs in the rear portion of their head that can hold air and transfer the oxygen directly to their blood. There are rumors of these fish being able to walk on land which has given the nickname “Frankenfish.” Although they do not actually walk, they are able to wiggle their way from pond to pond over land due to the fact that they can stay alive out of water for several days. This makes the fish extremely hard to contain and is part of the reason why these fish spread so quickly throughout ecosystems. The Snakehead has no natural predators in the…

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…