Fishing for Western river lamprey

Lampetra ayresii

The Western river lamprey is a slender, eel-like fish found in coastal rivers and streams of the Pacific Northwest. It typically grows to 6-8 inches and weighs around 0.1 pounds. Lacking jaws, it feeds on small aquatic organisms. This lamprey prefers freshwater habitats and exhibits a parasitic lifestyle during its adult phase, attaching to larger fish. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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