Least Concern

Lamprey (Sea)

Petromyzon marinus

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About

Lampreys are primitive jawless fish with a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth. Sea lampreys are parasitic and attach themselves to other fish to feed.

Habitat

Coastal and freshwater environments in the Northern Hemisphere

Diet

Parasitic - feeds on the blood and body fluids of other fish

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Fun Facts

Lampreys are one of the most primitive fish species, dating back over 360 million years.
They have a circular, sucker-like mouth filled with sharp teeth.
Sea lampreys can grow up to 40 inches (100 cm) in length.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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