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  1. northern snakeheadnoun

    a voracious freshwater fish that is native to northeastern China; can use fin to walk and can survive out of water for three days; a threat to American populations of fish

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  1. Northern Snakeheadnoun

    a fish, Channa argus, native to Russia, China and Korea; considered to be invasive in the United States

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  1. Northern snakehead

    The northern snakehead (Channa argus) is a species of snakehead fish native to China, Russia, North Korea, and South Korea, ranging from the Amur River to Hainan. It has been introduced to other regions, where it is considered invasive. In Europe, the first report of the species was from Czechoslovakia in 1956. In the United States, the fish is considered to be a highly invasive species. In a well-known incident, several were found in a pond in Crofton, Maryland, in June 2002, which led to major media coverage and two movies.

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  1. northern snakehead

    The northern snakehead is a species of snakehead fish native to China, Russia, North Korea and South Korea. This freshwater fish is notable for its elongated body, large mouth, sharp teeth, and its ability to survive out of the water for several days. They are a highly invasive species due to their fast reproduction rate and adaptability to varying water conditions. They are considered a threat to native species in places where they have been introduced.

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  1. Northern snakehead

    The Northern snakehead is a type of snakehead fish native to China, Russia, North Korea and South Korea. In the United States, the fish is considered to be a highly invasive species. In a well-known incident, several were found in a pond in Crofton, Maryland in June 2002, which led to major media coverage and two movies. There have been sightings at Central Park in Burnaby, BC.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of northern snakehead in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of northern snakehead in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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