The Western brook lamprey is a small, non-parasitic fish found in freshwater streams and rivers of North America. It has an elongated, eel-like body, typically reaching 6-8 inches in length and weighing up to 0.2 pounds. Feeding primarily on algae and detritus, it exhibits burrowing behavior in sandy substrates, where it spends much of its life cycle. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Western brook lamprey
East Fork White River
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