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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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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European river lamprey
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European river lamprey
Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters)
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European river lamprey
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