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| {{Taxobox_begin | color = pink | name = Snakehead}} | |||
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| {{Taxobox_familia_entry | taxon = '''Channidae'''}} | |||
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| A '''snakehead''' also known as the "Frankenfish" for its ability to live in oxygen depleted water is any of about 31 species of the freshwater ] ] '''Channidae'''. They are found in tropical ] and the Indo-] region, epecially ],] and ], where they are considered a delicacy. The ]y fish consists of a long ] 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 snakeheads can reach a length of 1 ] and a weight of more than 6 ]s. | |||
| Between ] and ], there have been snakeheads found in the wild in the ] area, prompting fears that it could become an ] and cause ]. The snakeheads are sold as pets and were probably brought into the area for food purposes, but were then released for unknown reasons. | |||
| On ], ] a fisherman caught one in ] at Burnham Harbor in ], ]. They have also been spotted in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | |||
| ==Removal from Unwanted Areas== | |||
| When the process begins, officials will apply the herbicides Diquat Dibromide and Glyphosate (also known as Rodeo) to the pond to eliminate aquatic vegetation. These chemicals cause oxygen levels to drop, and a subsequent fish kill occurs. The herbicides are sprayed on and into the water from boats. | |||
| Approximately one to two weeks after the application of the herbicides, application of the piscicide Rotenone, eliminates remaining fish. Dead fish are removed daily; however, unpleasant odors from decaying organic material are to be expected. Like the herbicides, Rotenone will be sprayed on and into the water from boats. | |||
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| The term '''snakehead''' is also used for ] ]s that engage in ]. | |||
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