Predatory snakehead fish should not be released back into South Carolina waters

Predatory snakehead fish should not be released back into South Carolina waters

Source: Fox News

7/20/2024

Credit: Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)/Katrina Thornton

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) are reminding anglers to steer clear of releasing a rare invasive species into the water if they happen to catch the fish.

Northern snakeheads are native to Asia and can stretch up to 3 feet in length, according to the SCDNR.

Sightings of the predatory fish have also been reported in Georgia, Missouri, California, Hawaii, Maryland and Virginia.

Northern snakehead

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