Lamproie argentée vs Lamproie de l’Ohio

Ichthyomyzon unicuspis compared with Ichthyomyzon bdellium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lamproie argentée	Lamproie de l’Ohio
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)	Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)
Order same	Petromyzontiformes (lamprey)	Petromyzontiformes (lamprey)
Family same	Petromyzontidae	Petromyzontidae
Genus same	Ichthyomyzon	Ichthyomyzon
Species	Ichthyomyzon unicuspis	Ichthyomyzon bdellium

Evolutionary Relationship

Lamproie argentée and Lamproie de l’Ohio share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ichthyomyzon.

Conservation Status

Lamproie argentée

LC — Least Concern

Lamproie de l’Ohio

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lamproie argentée	Lamproie de l’Ohio
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lamproie argentée

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

Lamproie de l’Ohio