Invasive fish that can walk on land and inspired horror movies caught in NY pond

Northern snakehead fish, a species nicknamed "Frankenfish," for the ability to cross the street and live on land, have been ...

Invasive 'Frankenfish' caught in NY pond raises concerns

Invasive northern snakehead fish caught in a Suffolk County pond in May 2026 raise concerns it could spread to Long Island's ...

DEC investigating report of invasive northern snakehead fish in Suffolk's Lily Pond

It would be the first time the northern snakehead, which can live outside water for days, was found on Long Island.

Invasive 'land-walking' fish found in Long Island pond, DEC investigates

LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (PIX11) — An investigation is underway at Lily Pond in Lake Ronkonkoma after fishermen reportedly ...
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'Frankenfish' was recently found in PA less than 10 miles from Burlington Township

Northern snakehead sightings have been on the rise, decades after they were first documented in the country. Deemed the “Frankenfish” for their unique appearance, these fish are considered dangerous ...