Which fish can live out of water for days at a time?
isnt it like the snakehead or something?
Well I heard of a speices of "alien meat-eating fish that can live up to like three days out of the water. But they were like some experiment or something. I guess thy're up in Maryland or Maine I can't remember. Then again I don't even know if it's true.
The fish you're referring to is called the snakehead, specifically the northern snakehead (Channa argus). It is a species of freshwater fish native to parts of China, Russia, and Korea. While snakeheads do have the ability to survive out of water for a period of time, it is not accurate to say that they can live for days at a time.
Snakeheads have a specialized accessory breathing organ called a labyrinth organ, which allows them to extract oxygen from the air. This adaptation enables them to survive in oxygen-depleted water and even breathe atmospheric air. However, their ability to survive out of water is limited to a few hours or possibly up to a day, depending on factors like temperature and humidity.
It is worth noting that the snakehead has gained attention due to its reputation as an invasive species in certain parts of the world, including the United States. They were introduced to some water bodies and have had negative ecological impacts on native species. However, the claims about genetically modified "alien meat-eating fish" living for days out of the water in specific locations like Maryland or Maine are likely to be exaggerated or inaccurate.
To get accurate and up-to-date information on fish species or any other topic, it is always a good idea to consult reliable sources, such as reputable scientific journals, fisheries departments, or environmental agencies.