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Massachusetts Snakehead

The USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database records snakehead at 5 locations in Massachusetts — these are reported or eradicated occurrences, not confirmed established populations. Confirm current status with your state wildlife agency.

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Snakehead waters in Massachusetts · 5 spots mapped

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Canton Reservoir

lakeNorthern snakeheaderadicated
Documented northern snakehead water in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Charles drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2021); status: failed. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Charles River

riverBlotched snakeheaderadicated
Documented blotched snakehead water in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2002); status: failed. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Massapoag Pond

pondNorthern snakeheaderadicated
Documented northern snakehead water in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Merrimack River drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2004); status: failed. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Newton Pond

pondNorthern snakeheaderadicated
Documented northern snakehead water in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Blackstone River drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2001); status: failed. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Pomps Pond

pondGiant snakeheaderadicated
Documented giant snakehead water in Essex County, Massachusetts. Merrimack River drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (1990); status: failed. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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