The Ohio lamprey is a parasitic fish found in freshwater streams and rivers. It has an elongated, eel-like body with a round, sucker-like mouth adapted for attaching to hosts. Typically reaching 12-16 inches and weighing around 0.5 pounds, it feeds on the blood and bodily fluids of other fish. It prefers clear, well-oxygenated waters and exhibits nocturnal behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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