Dr. Eric Hilton describes a preserved specimen of the invasive snakehead, Channa argus, and compares it to a Virginia native—the bowfin Amia calva. The snakehead and bowfin occupy similar niches: both have a similar build, diet, behavior, habitat, and can both survive in low-oxygen waters by gulping surface air. The snakehead is considered to be good eating and has become a popular sportfish. | Virginia Institute of Marine Science

INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK - Snakehead -- The Northern Snakehead fish is one of Missouri’s newest invasive species threats. They look similar to native Bowfin fish. Watch this video to learn the difference between Snakehead and Bowfin and what do to if you capture a Snakehead. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation