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Chilean lamprey

Mordacia lapicida

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Longueur maximale
54,0 cm
Famille

Overview

Chilean lamprey (Mordacia lapicida) is a euryhaline fish of the family Mordaciidae (Southern Topeyed Lampreys), in the order Petromyzontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 54 cm.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 54,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater

Taxonomy

Ordre Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys)
Famille Mordaciidae (Southern Topeyed Lampreys)
Espèces Mordacia lapicida

Foire aux questions

How big does Chilean lamprey get?
Chilean lamprey can grow up to 54.0 cm long.
What family does Chilean lamprey belong to?
Chilean lamprey (Mordacia lapicida) belongs to the family Mordaciidae (Southern Topeyed Lampreys) in the order Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys).

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