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Northern brook lamprey

Ichthyomyzon fossor

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
17,0 cm
Familia

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 17,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

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

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does Northern brook lamprey get?
Northern brook lamprey can grow up to 17.0 cm long.
What family does Northern brook lamprey belong to?
Northern brook lamprey (Ichthyomyzon fossor) belongs to the family Petromyzontidae (Northern Lampreys) in the order Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys).

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