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A species native to Asia spreads through the aquatic ecosystems of the United States at a rate of concern to environmental authorities
Environmental authorities have issued an alert for the proliferation of snakehead fish. This species native to China is marked for aggressively displacing local species and for surviving for several days out of the water. If that were not enough, it can also “walk” on its fins. Snakehead fish is considered an aggressive invasive species. It is able to “walk” small sections on its fins and breathe out of the water. It is presumed to have reached …
In a context where invasive species pose a growing challenge to American ecosystems, an unusual-looking fish and surprising capabilities caught the attention of the authorities: the Channa argus, better known as the northern snakehead fish. This animal, which can reach almost a meter in length, breathes atmospheric air and is able to move on land for several days. Its presence is already considered a significant risk to fauna, both for its preda…
The snakehead fish has gained attention on social media following the circulation of videos and news about its alarming ability to move on land. Originally from the Asian continent, this aquatic animal whose scientific name is Channa argus, has been recently reported in the United States, which ignited environmental alerts. Virality skyrocketed after U.S. authorities, specifically in Missouri, issued a warning about its presence in local water b…
After the enigmatic devilfish that stole the attention of the social networks, another aquatic species has gone viral in the last hours: the snakehead fish. Its recent fame was recorded from an alert that was issued in U.S. territory for the appearance of this fish, and by one of its main characteristics: it can move on the earth. It CAN INTEREST YOU: The leaf sheep: the small “alien” that makes photosynthesis under the water How and why can the…
Even though it seems to be taken out of a science fiction film, nature always finds surprising ways to adapt. And in the world of fish, there are those who have brought that capacity to the limit. Some species that not only live in the water, can also get out of it, breathe out of the water and move through the mainland for several hours or even days. The most well-known case is that of the northern snakehead fish, an invasive species that has d…
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