It is a snakeheads,are you shock!
The Northern Snakehead is an air breathing, invasive fish species that is spreading throughout the United States. Introduced to United States waters by careless disposal of aquarium pets or by illegal stocking, the Northern Snakehead is a fearsome, top predator. Because of its ferocious predation, the Northern Snakehead is commonly referred to in the media as “Frankenfish” or “Fishzilla”.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service determined that regulation of all Snakehead species is necessary to protect native wildlife. On October 4, 2002, the entire Snakehead family of fish (Channidae) including those currently recognized, and those that may be described in the future, was added to the injurious wildlife list described under the Lacey Act. Under this Act, it is illegal to import Snakeheads into the United States or transport them across United States lines without permit. Permits for importation or interstate transportation can be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Management Authority (800-358-2104). Permits are issued for specific uses only, including medical or scientific research and education1. Anglers who catch Northern Snakehead are strongly encouraged to kill them immediately.
Two Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies are responsible for researching and regulating Snakeheads. The first, a research branch of the DOI, is the United States Geological Survey (USGS; http://www.usgs.gov). USGS scientists conducted detailed, worldwide research on Snakeheads that provided the basis for regulating snakehead importation and interstate transport. Research funding was sponsored by another DOI agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS; http://www.fws.gov). The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for fisheries management, regulations, law enforcement, and education. The mission of the FWS is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants for the continued benefit of the American people. 2
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service determined that regulation of all Snakehead species is necessary to protect native wildlife. On October 4, 2002, the entire Snakehead family of fish (Channidae) including those currently recognized, and those that may be described in the future, was added to the injurious wildlife list described under the Lacey Act. Under this Act, it is illegal to import Snakeheads into the United States or transport them across United States lines without permit. Permits for importation or interstate transportation can be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Management Authority (800-358-2104). Permits are issued for specific uses only, including medical or scientific research and education1. Anglers who catch Northern Snakehead are strongly encouraged to kill them immediately.
Two Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies are responsible for researching and regulating Snakeheads. The first, a research branch of the DOI, is the United States Geological Survey (USGS; http://www.usgs.gov). USGS scientists conducted detailed, worldwide research on Snakeheads that provided the basis for regulating snakehead importation and interstate transport. Research funding was sponsored by another DOI agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS; http://www.fws.gov). The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for fisheries management, regulations, law enforcement, and education. The mission of the FWS is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants for the continued benefit of the American people. 2
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