Vietnam's Beloved Cá Lóc: A 'Horror Movie' Fish in America
In Vietnam, the snakehead fish, known locally as 'cá lóc,' is a culinary staple. However, in the United States, it's sensationalized as an invasive 'horror movie' fish. This discrepancy stems from the fact that the species widely consumed in Vietnam differs from the invasive northern snakehead causing concern in the US.
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