Fishing for Mountain brook lamprey

Ichthyomyzon greeleyi

The mountain brook lamprey is a non-parasitic, jawless fish characterized by its elongated, eel-like body and absence of paired fins. Found in clear, cool streams of the Appalachian region, it typically measures around 5-7 inches in length and weighs a few ounces. This species exhibits a sedentary lifestyle, residing in gravelly streambeds and filter-feeding on microscopic organic particles. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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