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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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch European river lamprey.