Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID6590
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionChanna argus are able to tolerate habitats with extremely low dissolved oxygen content which provides a competitive advantage over native species such as pike (Esox sp.) or bass (Micropterus sp.).
Reference42017
Great Lakes RegionNo
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