By Gabriela Baron An invasive species that can survive on land and breathe air has been found in Georgia, United States for the first time and wildlife officials are calling on the public to kill it immediately. Anglers who believe they have caught the dangerous snakehead fish should kill it immediately and have it frozen so that it could be subjected for further study. "If possible, take pictures of the fish, including close ups of its mouth, fins, and tails. Note where it was caught," said Chief of fisheries of Wildlife Resources Division in Georgia Matt Thomas. US Geological Survey said that the long, thin fish can be harmful to wildlife because it can out-compete, or displace other species in the water. It could also alter food webs and ecological systems that could leave a permanent change to other species in water bodies. According to a report by The Mercury News, a snakehead fish is considered a non-native invasive species, which means it affects native species by competing for food and habitat. It is also illegal to own one in Georgia without a valid wild animal license. The species is native to East Asia. In 2002, the US Fish and Wildlife Service added it to its list of injurious wildlife. Snakehead fish can grow up to three feet and can weigh up to 8 kilos or more. In the Philippines, a giant snakehead is present in the Pantabangan reservoir in Nueva Ecija. However, according to aquaculture scientist Rafael Guerrero III, its invasiveness is not yet very serious.