Why are snakehead fish so controversial? Dive into the reasons behind the strong feelings toward this infamous species and ...

These fish have long dorsal fins that extend down most of their backs, giving them a streamlined shape perfect for fast swimming. The snakehead has an elongated, cylindrical body that can grow up ...

30, 2019 3:28 p.m. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission confirmed Monday that an invasive species, the northern snakehead fish, was recently caught in the Monongahela River. It is the first ...

In summer, and in warmer conditions—which necessitates more oxygen—the fish solely breathes air though its suprabranchial organ. The northern snakehead is not alone in this ability ...

They closely resemble bowfin, which is why N.C. officials posted photos of the two side by side for comparison. Coloration of the two fish is different, with the snakehead looking more like a python.