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Chestnut lamprey

Ichthyomyzon castaneus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
38,0 cm
Familia

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 38,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Orden Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys)
Familia Petromyzontidae (Northern Lampreys)
Especies Ichthyomyzon castaneus

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does Chestnut lamprey get?
Chestnut lamprey can grow up to 38.0 cm long.
What family does Chestnut lamprey belong to?
Chestnut lamprey (Ichthyomyzon castaneus) belongs to the family Petromyzontidae (Northern Lampreys) in the order Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys).

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