Fishing for Pacific lamprey

Lampetra tridentata

The Pacific lamprey is an eel-like fish known for its jawless mouth and toothed, sucker-like oral disc. It inhabits coastal rivers and streams of the Pacific Ocean. Typically reaching up to 24 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it feeds parasitically on other fish. The species is noted for its migratory behavior, moving between freshwater and marine environments. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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