Fishing for European river lamprey

Lampetra fluviatilis
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The European river lamprey is a slender, eel-like fish typically reaching 12-16 inches in length and weighing up to 0.5 pounds. It inhabits freshwater rivers and coastal seas across Europe. Its morphology includes a jawless mouth with a toothed, sucker-like disc. The lamprey feeds on small fish and detritus, exhibiting migratory behavior during its life cycle. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Poisonous to eat

Source: Fishbase

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