The northern snakehead, an invasive species that can survive on land, has been discovered in Georgia.
by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division , the fish was caught in a private pond in Gwinnett County.
"We are now taking steps to determine if they have spread from this water body and, hopefully, keep it from spreading to other Georgia waters," said Matt Thomas, Chief of Fisheries for the WRD. The northern snakehead has been reported in 14 states, but this was the first time the species had been reported in Georgia. As an invasive species, the fish will compete with and prey on other species native to the area. TheThe northern snakehead, dubbed"Frankenfish", is an invasive species from Asia that threatens North American ecosystems.That classification means it is illegal to import the fish into the U.S. without a permit.
says the snakehead's ability to move from one body of water to another gives them an advantage over other fish.
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