Invasive Snakehead Fish Found Alive on Land in Missouri

The northern snakehead, capable of breathing air and slithering on land, poses a threat to local ecosystems.

A fisherman caught the fourth northern snakehead in Missouri near Wappapello Lake Spillway.
The fish can survive for days out of water if its skin remains moist.
Northern snakeheads are aggressive predators that threaten native species.
Residents are advised to kill the fish immediately upon identification.
Officials believe the species entered U.S. waters from fish farms and markets.