U.S. Authorities Issue Alert on Fish Walking on Land Affecting the Ecosystem

This species is native to Asia and is characterized by its easy movement over land for several days

● Authorities urge cutting the head or sealing the fish in a bag if found.

The U.S. government has issued a new warning about snakehead fish (Channa argus), a species native to Asia that has begun to proliferate in the country’s water bodies, especially on the east coast. Its rapid reproduction and predatory behavior are putting at risk native biodiversity and the balance of local aquatic ecosystems. Continue reading: Are there local beliefs or myths related to chicharras in Cuernavaca? What is snakehead fish? This fis…

The Missouri Department of Conservation issued a warning on April 7 about Channa argus (Northern Snakehead Fish), an Asian predator that, in addition to breathing atmospheric air, can move on land for days. These capabilities, coupled with its voracity, make it a serious risk to American rivers and lakes. Originally from Asia, the first finding in the US was documented in 2002 (Crofton, Maryland). Accidental or deliberate releases from the aquar…

A fish of exotic appearance and unusual behaviors is generating great concern among scientists and conservationists.Able to breathe air and travel over land for several days, this species was described as a serious risk to the ecosystems it invades.Calendar They decree holiday on Monday, April 28, and there will be a new long weekend before the end of the month Geology The unprecedented finding in the Malvinas Islands that could completely chang…