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Lamprea de río

Lampetra fluviatilis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)

Order

Petromyzontiformes (Hyperoartia)

Species

Lampetra fluviatilis (Lamprea de río)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lamprea de río

French lamproie fluviatile

German Flussneunauge

Portuguese Lampreia do rio

Russian Baltiyskaya minoga

Turkish Bofa balýg¢ý

Similar Species in Lampetra

Turkish Brook Lamprey

Western Brook Lamprey

Lampetra richardsoni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lamprea de río?

The scientific name of Lamprea de río is Lampetra fluviatilis. It belongs to the genus Lampetra.

What is the conservation status of Lamprea de río?

Lamprea de río (Lampetra fluviatilis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lamprea de río live?

Lamprea de río is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Lamprea de río belong to?

Lamprea de río (Lampetra fluviatilis) belongs to the genus Lampetra, which is part of the taxonomic family Petromyzontidae.

Is Lamprea de río endangered?

Yes, Lamprea de río (Lampetra fluviatilis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Lamprea de río belong to?

Lamprea de río (Lampetra fluviatilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Lamprea de río?

The closest relatives of Lamprea de río in the genus Lampetra include Lamprea de arroyo, Lamprea de río, Western Brook Lamprey, Kern Brook Lamprey, Least Brook Lamprey.