GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Snakeheads are native to Asia and Africa and have been introduced in the United States, Russia, and the islands of the South Pacific.
HABITAT
Most snakeheads live in still or slow-running waters, usually hiding under plants, rocks, and sunken trees. Some large species live in large rivers, swamps, ponds, and reservoirs. Most small species live in mountain streams. Many snakeheads can live in polluted water.
DIET
Adult snakeheads eat almost any animal smaller than their mouths, such as insects, fishes, frogs, tadpoles, lizards, geckos, mice, rats, and ducks.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Snakeheads are not threatened or endangered.
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