Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5226
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe presence and fear of upstream spread of Channa argus in the Northeastern United States has led fish lifts in dams to be closed, which impacts migratory fish species movement.
Reference37999
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSusquehanna River, United States

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