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Australian lamprey

Mordacia mordax

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Max Length
50.0 cm
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 50.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, estuaries

Water Type
Freshwater & Saltwater
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Taxonomy

Order Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys)
Family Mordaciidae (Southern Topeyed Lampreys)
Species Mordacia mordax

Frequently Asked Questions

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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