Northern lamprey
Ichthyomyzon unicuspis
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Freshwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 39,20000076293945 cm |
| Диапазон глубин | ?-31m |
Habitat & Distribution
Тип воды
Freshwater
Диапазон глубин
?-31m
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys) |
| Семейство | Petromyzontidae (Northern Lampreys) |
| Виды | Ichthyomyzon unicuspis |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does Northern lamprey get?
Northern lamprey can grow up to 39.20000076293945 cm long.
What family does Northern lamprey belong to?
Northern lamprey (Ichthyomyzon unicuspis) belongs to the family Petromyzontidae (Northern Lampreys) in the order Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys).
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