Northern Brook Lamprey

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)

Order

Petromyzontiformes (칠성장어목)

Family

Petromyzontidae

Genus

Ichthyomyzon

Species

Ichthyomyzon fossor (Northern Brook Lamprey)

Names in Other Languages

French Lamproie de ruisseau septentrionale

Similar Species in Ichthyomyzon

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Ohio Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon bdellium

Least Concern

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Mountain Brook Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon greeleyi

Least Concern

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Southern Brook Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon gagei

Least Concern

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Northern Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon unicuspis

Least Concern

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Chestnut Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon castaneus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Brook Lamprey?

The scientific name of Northern Brook Lamprey is Ichthyomyzon fossor. It belongs to the genus Ichthyomyzon.

What is the conservation status of Northern Brook Lamprey?

Northern Brook Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon fossor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Northern Brook Lamprey live?

Northern Brook Lamprey is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Northern Brook Lamprey belong to?

Northern Brook Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon fossor) belongs to the genus Ichthyomyzon, which is part of the taxonomic family Petromyzontidae.

Is Northern Brook Lamprey endangered?

No, Northern Brook Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon fossor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Northern Brook Lamprey belong to?

Northern Brook Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon fossor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Northern Brook Lamprey?

The closest relatives of Northern Brook Lamprey in the genus Ichthyomyzon include Ohio Lamprey, Mountain Brook Lamprey, Southern Brook Lamprey, Northern Lamprey, Chestnut Lamprey.