Invasive 'Frankenfish' Found on Long Island Raises Environmental Concerns
A Northern Snakehead fish, often referred to as a 'Frankenfish' due to its ability to walk on land and survive outside of water, has been discovered in Long Island's waters for the first time. The fish was caught by a fisherman at Lily Pond in Suffolk County. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now developing a strategy to address the potential threat posed by this invasive species. The Northern Snakehead, native to Asia, is known for its aggressive nature and lack of natural predators in the U.S., which allows it to disrupt local ecosystems by preying on native fish populations. The DEC is employing methods such as electrofishing to locate and remove these fish from local waters. 
