Lamproie du Chili

About

The Chilean lamprey (Mordacia lapicida) is a species in the genus Mordacia. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)

Order

Petromyzontiformes (lamprey)

Family

Mordaciidae

Genus

Mordacia

Species

Mordacia lapicida (Lamproie du Chili)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lamprea de Agua Dulce

French Lamproie du Chili

Similar Species in Mordacia

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Lamproie australienne

Mordacia mordax

Least Concern

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Lamproie de ruisseau australienne

Mordacia praecox

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lamproie du Chili?

The scientific name of Lamproie du Chili is Mordacia lapicida. It belongs to the genus Mordacia.

What is the conservation status of Lamproie du Chili?

Lamproie du Chili (Mordacia lapicida) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lamproie du Chili live?

Lamproie du Chili is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Lamproie du Chili belong to?

Lamproie du Chili (Mordacia lapicida) belongs to the genus Mordacia, which is part of the taxonomic family Mordaciidae.

What kingdom does Lamproie du Chili belong to?

Lamproie du Chili (Mordacia lapicida) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Lamproie du Chili?

The closest relatives of Lamproie du Chili in the genus Mordacia include Lamproie australienne, Lamproie de ruisseau australienne.