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Kawa-yatsume (Arctic lamprey)

Lethenteron camtschaticum

Near Threatened

About

The Arctic lamprey (Lethenteron camtschaticum) is a species in the genus Lethenteron. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)

Order

Petromyzontiformes (ヤツメウナギ目)

Species

Lethenteron camtschaticum (Kawa-yatsume)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kawa-yatsume

French Lamproie arctique

German Arktische Lamprete

Russian Ledovitomorskaya minoga

Similar Species in Lethenteron

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Suna-yatsume

Lethenteron reissneri

Least Concern

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Alaskan Brook Lamprey

Lethenteron alaskense

Data Deficient

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American Brook Lamprey

Lethenteron appendix

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kawa-yatsume?

The scientific name of Kawa-yatsume is Lethenteron camtschaticum. It belongs to the genus Lethenteron.

What is the conservation status of Kawa-yatsume?

Kawa-yatsume (Lethenteron camtschaticum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kawa-yatsume live?

Kawa-yatsume is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Kawa-yatsume belong to?

Kawa-yatsume (Lethenteron camtschaticum) belongs to the genus Lethenteron, which is part of the taxonomic family Petromyzontidae.

What kingdom does Kawa-yatsume belong to?

Kawa-yatsume (Lethenteron camtschaticum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Kawa-yatsume?

The closest relatives of Kawa-yatsume in the genus Lethenteron include Suna-yatsume, Alaskan Brook Lamprey, American Brook Lamprey.