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Snakehead fish found in Missouri, can survive without water
A snakehead fish capable of surviving days without water and reaching three feet in length was recently discovered in Missouri.
Ground Report · added 7d ago · MO
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Missouri Snakehead
The USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database records snakehead at 7 locations in Missouri — these are reported or eradicated occurrences, not confirmed established populations. Confirm current status with your state wildlife agency.
Duck Creek Conservation
creekNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in Wayne County, Missouri. Lower St. Francis drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2023); status: unknown. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Duck Creek Pool 1 Structure
creekNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in Bollinger County, Missouri. Lower St. Francis drainage. 7 USGS specimen records (2024); status: reported. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Duck Creek Pool 20 Structure
creekNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in Wayne County, Missouri. Lower St. Francis drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2024); status: reported. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Mingo Ditch 2 near pumphouse
canalNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in Stoddard County, Missouri. Lower St. Francis drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2024); status: reported. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Mingo River
riverNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in Stoddard County, Missouri. Lower St. Francis drainage. 2 USGS specimen records (2024); status: reported. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Private pond
pondNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in Stoddard County, Missouri. Lower St. Francis drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2024); status: reported. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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St. Francis River
riverNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in Wayne County, Missouri. Lower St. Francis drainage. 2 USGS specimen records (2024); status: unknown. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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