Massive snake-headed fish are invading rivers – and they can slither onto land

Massive snake-headed fish are invading rivers – and they can slither onto land

Source: metro

6/5/2024

Credit: Getty Images

An invasive, air-breathing fish with the head of a snake has been spotted slithering around Missouri.

Northern snakeheads go by many names: ‘Frankenfish’, ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ and ‘something from a bad horror movie’.

And for good reason. Among their almost mutant abilities, snakeheads can live for days on dry land, thrive in filthy water and are razor-toothed alpha hunters that can casually destroy ecosystems.

Northern snakehead

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