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Lampetra planeri
ProtectedBrook Lamprey
Common Names
DEBachneunauge
ENBrook Lamprey
PT-BRLampreia-de-riacho
ROLampreda de pârâu
ZH布鲁克七鳃鳗
Habitat
Oxygen-rich streams and rivers; larvae live for years buried in mud.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
18 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
High risk of endangerment in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Eel-like, scaleless, seven gill openings, funnel-shaped sucking mouth without functional teeth (adults do not feed).