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The '''snakehead fish''' is any of about 25 species of the freshwater ] family ''Channidae'', which is found in the Indo-] region, epecially ] and ], where they are considered a ]. The ]y fish has a long dorsal fin, small head, large mouth and teeth, and can survive on land for a short period of time (compare ]). They feed on other fish, ]s, ]s, aquatic ]s and, occasionally, small ]s such as ]s. Adult snakehead fish can reach a length of 1 ] and a weight of more than 6 ]s. | ||
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The snakehead fish is any of about 25 species of the freshwater fish family Channidae, which is found in the Indo-Pacific region, epecially China and Sri Lanka, where they are considered a delicacy. The predatory fish has a long dorsal fin, small head, large mouth and teeth, and can survive on land for a short period of time (compare eel). They feed on other fish, earthworms, insects, aquatic birds and, occasionally, small mammals such as rats. Adult snakehead fish can reach a length of 1 meter and a weight of more than 6 kilograms.
- External links: CNN article about a snakehead fish found in Maryland