Australian lamprey
Mordacia mordax
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Maximale Länge
50,0 cm
Familie
Overview
Australian lamprey (Mordacia mordax) is a euryhaline fish of the family Mordaciidae (Southern Topeyed Lampreys), in the order Petromyzontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Wassertyp
Freshwater & Saltwater
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys) |
| Familie | Mordaciidae (Southern Topeyed Lampreys) |
| Arten | Mordacia mordax |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Australian lamprey get?
Australian lamprey can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is Australian lamprey found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Australian lamprey belong to?
Australian lamprey (Mordacia mordax) belongs to the family Mordaciidae (Southern Topeyed Lampreys) in the order Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys).
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