Published 22:19 IST, October 11th 2019
Snakehead fish of East Asia found in Gwinnett County Pond, Georgia
As per the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division, a northern snakehead fish was found earlier this month in a Gwinnett County pond
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According to Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division, a rrn snakehe fish was found earlier this month in a Gwinnett County Pond. It is first time species has been reported in Georgia waters according to reports. department is trying to identify if fish has spre from pond as it looks to prevent species from reaching or bodies of water in Georgia. According to a survey conducted by U.S. Geological Survey, thin, long fish looks very similar to a bowfin and is dangerous to wildlife because it can out-compete or displace or species in water. As per survey, if unique species produce more offsprings, it could disturb food webs and create an imbalance to ecological systems that could leave a permanent change to or species in water bodies. rrn snakehe fish is a native to East Asia and is sold in pet-stores, live-food fish markets, and restaurants in some major cities before 2002 when U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ded species to its list of injurious wildlife.
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sharp-tood fish was first spotted in US: Database
According to a database, sharp-tood fish was first spotted in US in San Bernardi County's Silverwood Lake in California in 1997. fish has also been found in 14 or states, according to Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division. According to Georgia wildlife authorities, it's illegal to import, transport, sell, transfer, and have any species of snakehe without a valid wildlife license in Georgia.
Maryland h first established population of fish in 2002, and state has biggest distribution of rrn snakehes, as indicated by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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air-breathing fish are able to survive in land
air-breathing fish are able to survive in land as y have an air lder very similar to lungs. ir breathing ability makes it possible for m to navigate to or small areas of land and new water bodies. unique fish can survive up to four days out of water if it is kept moist. According to reports, it can remain immobile and alive in mud during drought. fish can grow up to 3 feet and can weigh as much as 18 pounds or more. snakehe fish feeds on or fish and it has been reported that it even feeds on amphibians, crawfish, and even small animals such as mice. According to a detailed study, fish could also make a nutrient-packed meal. wildlife officials have requested piscators to identity, kill, and photograph fish and report ir catch to Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division Fisheries office.
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17:27 IST, October 11th 2019