The chestnut lamprey is a jawless fish characterized by its elongated, eel-like body and circular, toothed mouth. It primarily feeds on the blood of other fish. Found in freshwater rivers and streams, it typically grows to 12-16 inches and weighs up to 1 pound. This parasitic species exhibits a migratory behavior during spawning season. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Chestnut lamprey.