The European brook lamprey is a small, eel-like fish found in freshwater streams and rivers across Europe. It typically measures 6-8 inches in length and weighs up to 0.2 pounds. Lacking jaws, it feeds on detritus and microorganisms. Preferring clean, well-oxygenated waters, it exhibits a sedentary lifestyle, often burrowing into soft substrates. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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European brook lamprey
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European brook lamprey
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European brook lamprey
Des Moines River (Iowa)
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