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The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is a parasitic lamprey native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is sometimes referred to as the "vampire fish". It is sometimes referred to as the "vampire fish". In its original habitats, the sea lamprey coevolved with its hosts, and those hosts evolved a measure of resistance to the sea lampreys.
Sea lamprey is the most sought-after species in Portugal and one of only two that can legally bear the commercial name "lamprey" (lampreia): the other one being Lampetra fluviatilis, the European river lamprey, both according to Portaria (Government regulation no. 587/2006, from 22 June).
Native species Chestnut lamprey, Ichthyomyzon castaneus [94] Southern brook lamprey, Ichthyomyzon gagei [95] Silver lamprey, ichthyomyzon unicuspis [96] Least brook lamprey, Lampetra aepyptera [97] American brook lamprey, Lenthenteron appendix [98] Non-native, exotic species Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus
Page information; Cite this page; ... Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) Lotids Burbot ... Dnr.state.md: Fish key of native species
Each larva that grows into a juvenile sea lamprey will migrate into Lake Michigan and can kill 40 pounds of fish in its 12- to 18-month feeding period.
The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future. LC: Least concern: There are no current identifiable risks to the species. DD: Data deficient: There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.
Sea lamprey – fish that came through canals. Japanese stiltgrass – plant introduced in shipment packing material. Grass carp – fish introduced for aquaculture.
Lampetra is a genus of lampreys in the family Petromyzontidae.. Phylogenetic studies indicate that this genus as presently defined is polyphyletic, with species of this genus from western North America forming a clade that forms the sister group to Lethenteron, Eudontomyzon, and Lampetra sensu stricto (eastern North American and European species).