ResearchTopic: Invasive Species

Northern Snakehead AIS Fact Sheet

Species at a Glance  The Northern Snakehead is a large, predatory fish species considered a popular food fish in its native range of China, Russia, and the Korean peninsula. It is a freshwater obligate air breather that possesses an air bladder that works like a primitive lung, allowing it to survive out of water in […]

Rusty Crayfish AIS Fact Sheet

Species at a Glance The Rusty Crayfish is a large, aggressive crayfish that can outcompete native crayfish species and alter ecosystems with its appetite for aquatic plants and organisms. This species tends to grow faster, become larger, and exhibit more aggression than native crayfish species. While it gets its name from the rusty colored spots […]

Water Chestnut AIS Fact Sheet

Aquatic Invasive Species Slide Decks

Aquatic Invaders Attack Packs

The Aquatic Invaders Attack Pack is a toolkit for educators, available for loan. Request the attack pack today! The pack includes a classroom guide, a Sea Lamprey model, giant posters of the Silver and Bighead Carp, and acrylic block specimens of Zebra Mussels, Rusty Crayfish, Round Goby, and the Eurasian Ruffe. Also included is a […]

Boater AIS Prevention Tip Sheet

Starry Stonewort AIS Fact Sheet

Sea Lamprey AIS Fact Sheet

Rainbow Smelt AIS Fact Sheet

Curly-leaf Pondweed AIS Fact Sheet