The northern snakehead is a voracious predator that lives in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in water temperatures ranging from 0-30°C. It has been reported to travel on land for short distances by wiggling its body forward (Ontario Fact Sheet).
Native range: China, Russia, and Korea (Courtenay and Williams 2004). The northern snakehead is found in the lower Amur River basin. It is native to all but the northeastern regions of Korea, as well as the rivers of China. (Courtenay and Williams 2004).
Invasive range: Outside its native range, northern snakeheads have established breeding populations in the states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. Small numbers of fish have been found in several other states.