[StylinRed]

A beast of a fish reported in Burnaby; biologists concerned
Snakehead fish can move across land, eat small mammals


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BURNABY (NEWS1130) - It's something right out of a horror movie and it could be in a Burnaby park. The snakehead fish can grow up to a metre long, can move across land and with its sharp teeth, can eat small mammals.

Biologists are concerned for the eco-system around the lagoon in Central Park.

"They're an impressive beast," says Jonathan Moore, assistant professor of biology at SFU. But he's quick to point out the sightings are so far unconfirmed by park officials.

Should they turn up, Moore thinks we need to deal with them. "They can get about a metre long. It's a voracious predator. It eats other fish, amphibians and prey up to a third of its body length."

He doesn't think it would eat your small dog, despite some reports, but rats and other smaller mammals could be devoured.

"Adding a large predator like this can really impact local fish populations," explains Moore. "Places where it has invaded in the US, it's been found to eat a high diversity of fish there. "

Because of its effect on eco-systems south of the border, the US has banned sales of live snakehead fish. That's not the case here in Canada, but Moore would support such a move.

"In Canada, it is illegal to release any aquatic organism into environment without a permit. But that is very difficult to regulate," he notes.

He feels controlling the population is nearly impossible because they reproduce at such a high rate; five times a year, they produce 15,000 eggs. There's only one way to get rid of them.

"The best way is probably a 'sledgehammer approach,' meaning probably having to poison the lake. That's going to kill basically everything in the lake and the basically restocking the lake with the native fish," describes Moore.

He says some American cities have tried draining the water but it proved ineffective. That's because it doesn't need water to survive. One of the scariest aspects of the fish is that they can move out of water and across land. "They can gulp air. They have this primitive lung."

"If it does take off here, which it probably won't... but if it does, where could it spread to?" he asks.

"Lets hope it's not here," says Moore.

http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/363435--a-beast-of-a-fish-reported-in-burnaby-biologists-concerned



they included a video in the link but it doesnt show within a quote so here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmU7etSYYqI




http://www.anglingthailand.com/data/pics/snakehead/903970062_IMG_1815.JPG http://www.amateur-angler.com/images/snakehead-fish_1_072702.jpg

[sonick]

Somebody call...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-46OL8Mntu58/Te5Bs-605hI/AAAAAAAAATw/7YBfBsdPG3c/s1600/JW.jpg

[miss_crayon]

AHHH CREEPY! In the first pic it kinda looks like a pirahna. UGH!

[dru]

I read in another article that T&T sells live snakehead fish. I'd eat it.

Here's the article: Burnaby park officials probing nasty snakehead fish allegedly spotted at Burnaby's Central Park lagoon (with video) (http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Burnaby+park+officials+probing+nasty+snakehead+fis h+allegedly+spotted+Burnaby+Central+Park+lagoon+wi th+video/6626327/story.html)

[Retrac]

Very invasive fish, there won't be any natural predators for this fish. If it can get into the local ecosystem its going to be pretty much impossible to exterminate it.

[skyxx]

If we over-fish it then there won't be a problem.

[GLOW]

i wonder if the coyotes & bobcats and similar predators would hunt them...only one way to find out...

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[MindBomber]

If we over-fish it then there won't be a problem.

Eradicating populations of invasive species isn't anywhere near that simple.

[StylinRed]

Very invasive fish, there won't be any natural predators for this fish. If it can get into the local ecosystem its going to be pretty much impossible to exterminate it.

bears, eagles, badgers (maybe our badger population wont be endangered anymore), cougars, owls, foxes, coyotes, etc

maybe our larger wildlife will be able to flourish :concentrate:

[1exotic]

fuck yeah that's awesome!

[Traum]

I read in another article that T&T sells live snakehead fish. I'd eat it.

I am 90% certain that when I was a kid, Grandma used to cook this snakehead fish for us as a regional delicacy. Makes for some great soup as well.

[nsmb]

heres the actual video

snake head video.MOV - YouTube

Monster Snake head spotted in Central Park Lagoon (http://www.bcaquaria.com/forum/freshwater-chat-9/monster-snake-head-spotted-central-park-lagoon-28550/)

[yray]

brb, gonna go fishing :lawl:

[belaud]

Eh, more business for me. "belauds authentic chilese snakehead fish" :fullofwin:

[Spectre_Cdn]

I read in another article that T&T sells live snakehead fish. I'd eat it.

Here's the article: Burnaby park officials probing nasty snakehead fish allegedly spotted at Burnaby's Central Park lagoon (with video) (http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Burnaby+park+officials+probing+nasty+snakehead+fis h+allegedly+spotted+Burnaby+Central+Park+lagoon+wi th+video/6626327/story.html)

Yep, I saw a bunch in the tank today. But they were only about a foot long. Some dickhead probably bought one and released it.

[JSALES]

That's pretty cool. I'd like to see it at central park since I live close by

[fd3]

Thats crazy saw that awhile ago, when tey found the species in states but here wffff

[Harvey Specter]

Looks like my ex-gf.

[unit]

http://www.anglingthailand.com/data/pics/snakehead/903970062_IMG_1815.JPG

not sure what is more scary looking, the man or the fish?

[Everymans]

Silly fish you can't walk on land... Wait. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!? You are not a human! You cannot walk on land! Stop it! Stop being a freak of nature! Someone remove you from the world before you kill all the European squirrels!

[freakshow]

River Monsters had a episode on this.. s02e10

He said they're pretty crazy, but they can't 'walk on land'.. lol. They can survive longer than other fish out of water, but are basically useless and immobilized.

[optiblue]

When I saw this thread, the only thing that went though my mind was "Can we eat this?" If T&T sells this.... RS BBQ meet at Central park?

[BaoTurbo]

Fish walking on land lol

[FerrariEnzo]

lets EAT it

[jing]

Can't remember which state but the Snakehead has become such an invasive species there that they've essentially put a bounty on them. Anyone who can prove that they've killed one gets like a gift card from the government iirc

[kwy]

..And it. is. on.

[duy-]

i wouldnt really worry until we start seeing these in burnaby lagoons

http://guysalienandpredatorsite.bravehost.com/myPictures/aliens.jpg

[Lowered_Klass]

^ I see creatures that resemble that at Metro all the time :heckno:

[nah]

god damn...

They survive winter under the ice of northern lakes; some have even recovered from being frozen! The Northern Snakehead, in particular, thrives on conditions that are similar to many Canadian waters. It is a voracious predator, and it grows rapidly to an adult length of 1.5 metres or more.

Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Science (http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/publications/article/2009/01-06-09-eng.htm)

[MindBomber]

I read in another article that T&T sells live snakehead fish. I'd eat it.

Here's the article: Burnaby park officials probing nasty snakehead fish allegedly spotted at Burnaby's Central Park lagoon (with video) (http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Burnaby+park+officials+probing+nasty+snakehead+fis h+allegedly+spotted+Burnaby+Central+Park+lagoon+wi th+video/6626327/story.html)

I wish laws preventing the importation of live and potentially invasive species were more strict and comprehensive. Snakeheads have decimated ecosystems in the United States and given the opportunity may do the same in Canada, they're illegal in Ontario for that very reason. It takes only one idiot with a bit of cash to purchase and release enough Snakeheads for them to establish a presence in British Columbia, which would then potentially cost hundreds of millions or more to eradicate.

[Lowered_Klass]

^ Agreed. There are plently of types of fish you can eat.

If you REALLY want to eat this fish, then you can buy it, but already dead. It doesn't come into the country alive.

It's completely ridiculous that this loophole exists

[TRDood]

I have never seen or heard of this fish. What's the chinese name if it's a dish?

[godwin]

They are known as Life fish.. because they are rather tough to kill even on the cutting board.

It is not a problem to the Federal Gov, since they have cut so deep at DFO etc.. there will be no one to monitor those fish, they can say it is not a problem.

I have never seen or heard of this fish. What's the chinese name if it's a dish?

[TRDood]

They are known as Life fish.. because they are rather tough to kill even on the cutting board.

It is not a problem to the Federal Gov, since they have cut so deep at DFO etc.. there will be no one to monitor those fish, they can say it is not a problem.

Ohhhhhhh. I always hear them being sashimi in HK restaurants. Haven't tried it though.

[godwin]

They are fresh water fish, and a lot of times have parasites since they live fresh waters.. you don't want to have them as sashimi, they would have a strong taste of dirt.

Ohhhhhhh. I always hear them being sashimi in HK restaurants. Haven't tried it though.

[dinamix]

Entensity.net Videos (http://poststuff6.entensity.net/051112/duck.php)

[PiuYi]

i thought this was "seen" in cantonese... the roundish fish with a lot of bones

[melloman]

.. Some dickhead put one of these in our lagoon at Central Park..

Now if confirmed ALL the fish (Koi, turtles, native fish) will have to die because of 1 fucktard. This kind of shit pisses me off. Let's tie up the asshole and feed him to the Snakeheads. =|

[godwin]

That's just the lowly eel.

i thought this was "seen" in cantonese... the roundish fish with a lot of bones

[dachinesedude]

i thought this was "seen" in cantonese... the roundish fish with a lot of bones

this is def not "seen" LOL, ^what he said, "seen" is eel

[StaxBundlez]

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[Presto]

Very invasive fish, there won't be any natural predators for this fish. If it can get into the local ecosystem its going to be pretty much impossible to exterminate it.

Just do what Springfield did with their pidgeon problem, let the Bolivian Tree Lizard take of it, then when the lizard population goes out of control, throw in the Chinese needle snakes. Of course, those have to be taken care of with snake-eating gorillas, then when wintertime rolls around, the gorillas will freeze to death.

[dat_steve]

^ but then what happens when

http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/planet_of_apes.jpg

[spoon.ek9]

Entensity.net Videos (http://poststuff6.entensity.net/051112/duck.php)

they felt bad for the mother duck and yet, they did nothing to try and stop the fish from taking a duckling :facepalm:

lol...

[sonick]

they felt bad for the mother duck and yet, they did nothing to try and stop the fish from taking a duckling :facepalm:

lol...

Circle of life bro, circle of life...

[TRDood]

http://www.post76.com/discuss/attachments/forumid_54/12041100120ade92b1fd4ff56c.jpg

hmmmm... I googled 活魚 sashimi and this picture doesn't resemble anywhere near OP's picture of the snakefish.

[pastarocket]

Looks like my ex-gf.

+1. That fish reminded me of an ex-gf too. Man eater. :heckno:

[Supafly]

Eradicating populations of invasive species isn't anywhere near that simple.

Tell the asian population that it does wonders for their skin and helps longevity.....:ilied:

[Glove]

Tell the asian population that it does wonders for their skin and helps longevity.....:ilied:

thats enough to make any species exinct in a matter of months

[NSX]

My Staffy will wipe out the snakeheads. She jumped in after the ducks yesterday at Central park.

[dachinesedude]

hmmmm... I googled 活魚 sashimi and this picture doesn't resemble anywhere near OP's picture of the snakefish.

well 活魚 is kinda vague cuz it means "live fish" so it can mean any fish

[azncreationz]

I went by the pond today to see if I could spot it...but nope. Some douchey looking guy was there, with HIS SPEAR GUN, to see if he could kill it. I hope he knows the difference between Koi and Snakehead. I didn't hang around...

[mercyboy]

hahaah if it's gets too populated.instead of poison the pond..just send a bunch of old asian folks with there fishing lines..at least that will make them happy with a free lunch

[godwin]

The asian population eats it that's why it is sold in the first place. Supposedly it helps people recover from serious illness and surgery much quicker.

Canadian Gov just don't want to be liable to tell people to eat the invasive species.. eg there are tons of mitten crabs in the Saint Lawrence Seaway due to container ship traffic.. the gov doesn't do anything about it, even though it is a delicacy in China / HK/ Asia.

It is not the first invasive species (eg a lot of the cat fish species are not native in southern US).. I am surprised people are jumping up and down over it.. just like the killer bees that never panned out.

Tell the asian population that it does wonders for their skin and helps longevity.....:ilied:

[twitchyzero]

i didnt realize there were koi in central park...probably cause the water's murky as fuck

[Ronin]

Impossible to exterminate?

Psssh...you just ain't fishin' right!

http://www.scarboroughstudentscientist.co.uk/images/dynamite_reef_1.jpg

[lgman]

^^
http://southparkstudios-intl.mtvnimages.com/shared/sps/images/shows/southpark/vertical_video/import/season_01/sp_0103_07_v6.jpg?width=480

When I clicked I was expecting Monster fish to be something like this...

http://inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/10/Blinky-e1319824451193.jpg

[sonick]

http://www.banklawyersblog.com/.a/6a00d8341c652b53ef014e8b22e57f970d-800wi

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23snakehead

[MindBomber]

A single snakehead was caught, great news.

What guarantee do we have there was only one present in the lake?

[wasabisashimi]

I used to see snakehead fish at the big Al's and KingEd pet . I dont know if they still sell these, havent been there for a while. They are sold at size about 4inches

[GLOW]

A single snakehead was caught, great news.

What guarantee do we have there was only one present in the lake?
:ohgodwhy:
this is just the beginning

[sonick]

:ohgodwhy:
this is just the beginning

If this is just the beginning, hopefully it leads to something like this:

http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/piranha-3dd.jpg

[GLOW]

If this is just the beginning, hopefully it leads to something like this:

http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/piranha-3dd.jpg

i'm sorry i didn't read a thing you said....i was distracted...

[Tim Budong]

it looks awesome
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/599977_10151051906997009_384092513_n.jpg

[StylinRed]

it got the mother it didnt get the kids! dun dun bwoooooooooooooong dunnnn

[Gh0stRider]

noooo...save the snakehead!

[mmmk]

Here's the link so nobody posted one yet:
Elusive snakehead fish finally caught after Burnaby lagoon partially drained (http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Elusive+snakehead+fish+finally+caught+after+Burnab y+lagoon+partially/6752962/story.html)

[Alatar]

"Officials with the snakehead fish captured from Burnaby's Central Lake pond in Burnaby, BC., June 9, 2012."

Read more: Elusive snakehead fish finally caught after Burnaby lagoon partially drained (http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Elusive+snakehead+fish+finally+caught+after+Burnab y+lagoon+partially+drained/6752962/story.html#ixzz1xG6aSHI2)

They went to the future to catch it! :ahwow:

[VrrM604]

Photos of the snakehead

Snakehead fish (Scroll down) (http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Elusive+snakehead+fish+finally+caught+after+Burnab y+lagoon+partially/6752962/story.html?tab=PHOT)

[Culverin]

If you guys can get one.
I will turn it into a fancy dinner for you.

[Tim Budong]

If you guys can get one.
I will turn it into a fancy dinner for you.

yes I will

[sonick]

If you guys can get one.
I will turn it into a fancy dinner for you.

Do you do Anglerfish?

http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/w/y/codadirosposopra13.jpg

Butchered traditional style hung on a hook?

[lgman]

yes I will

Po'boy style please :P

[blagh]

Snakehead Caught In Central Park Burnaby - YouTube

[sexxysaraa]

Thank god they got it.. and I really hope it was just the one. It really was like a scary movie reading about the facts that it can walk on land and eat things 3 times it size (aka my dog). Every time I see a picture or video of it I get shivers down my spine!.. and slightly want to puke...(I don't know how people can eat something that looks like that)

[yray]

^:suspicious:

:rukidding: It can only wiggle on land, other than that it can't do much. It doesn't come out of land running after little dogs or kids.

[dinamix]

i know..everyones making a big deal out of this whole thing...They treat it like its some fucking flesheating pirahna that preys on everything it sees. Its just a fish that is out of its natural habitat.

[spideyv2]

Thank god they got it.. and I really hope it was just the one. It really was like a scary movie reading about the facts that it can walk on land and eat things 3 times it size (aka my dog). Every time I see a picture or video of it I get shivers down my spine!.. and slightly want to puke...(I don't know how people can eat something that looks like that)

How does something with no legs "walk on land?"

[wasabisashimi]

How does something with no legs "walk on land?"

How does snake walk on land? Same wiggling action the fish will do, just a lesser extend. Don't listen to media trying to blow this up like it's scary on land. A snail walks faster than these snakeheads on land.

Not a chance will these fish eat things 3 times their size on land. Unless you are blind or retarded to let it swallow u whole, then u deserve to die. They are no land predators, in water they may dominate, on land? LOL a duck can peck it to death

[murd0c]

i know..everyones making a big deal out of this whole thing...They treat it like its some fucking flesheating pirahna that preys on everything it sees. Its just a fish that is out of its natural habitat.

the reason why they are acting that way is because if it gets into the fraser river it could destroy the whole salmon population since it reproduces so quickly and eats everything.

[twitchyzero]

i know..everyones making a big deal out of this whole thing...They treat it like its some fucking flesheating pirahna that preys on everything it sees. Its just a fish that is out of its natural habitat.

let's keep a tiger enclosed in your neighbourhood and see how you feel about that...it's just out of its natural habitat :ilied:

[dinamix]

let's keep a tiger enclosed in your neighbourhood and see how you feel about that...it's just out of its natural habitat :ilied:

What are u trying to say ? We have mountain lions and bears. Tigers aren't that far off.

[shenmecar]

What are u trying to say ? We have mountain lions and bears. Tigers aren't that far off.

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/10373174.jpg

[BrRsn]

Thank god they got it.. and I really hope it was just the one. It really was like a scary movie reading about the facts that it can walk on land and eat things 3 times it size (aka my dog). Every time I see a picture or video of it I get shivers down my spine!.. and slightly want to puke...(I don't know how people can eat something that looks like that)

it can eat something upto 1/3rd its size not 3 times its size. 3 times its size would be upto 9 feet long :suspicious:


Overhyped. It'd be a pretty badass fish if it could walk around, but sadly its just like a piranha, Overhyped :p

[Culverin]

yes I will

Do you do Anglerfish?
Butchered traditional style hung on a hook?
Never had Anglerfish. Where would I try it the way you are describing?

I'd try to make it 3 ways.
1. Beer battered
2. Poached in butter
3. En papillote (fancy way of saying making a bag out of paper and sticking it in the oven).

If doesn't taste good, then bummer.

If taste good. Let's farm these!

[sonick]

Never had Anglerfish. Where would I try it the way you are describing?

I'd try to make it 3 ways.
1. Beer battered
2. Poached in butter
3. En papillote (fancy way of saying making a bag out of paper and sticking it in the oven).

If doesn't taste good, then bummer.

If taste good. Let's farm these!

Anglerfish is actually already commonly eaten in North America and Japan, it is also known as monkfish. It is one ugly mofo.

The hook thing is how Japanese sushi chefs traditionally butcher it, hung on a hook and filleted: Masaharu Morimoto skins a Monkfish - YouTube