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brook lamprey

Lampetra planeri

Vulnerable

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The Brook Lamprey (Lampetra planeri) is a species in the genus Lampetra. It is currently classified as Vulnerable 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.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. 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 (lamprey)

Species

Lampetra planeri (brook lamprey)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lamprea de arroyo

French petite lamproie, lamproie de planer

German Bachneunauge

Portuguese Lampreia-de-esteiro

Russian Evropeiskaja rutschjevnaja minoga

Similar Species in Lampetra

river lamprey, lampern

Lampetra fluviatilis

Vulnerable

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Turkish Brook Lamprey

Lampetra lanceolata

Endangered

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Western Brook Lamprey

Lampetra richardsoni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brook lamprey?

The scientific name of brook lamprey is Lampetra planeri. It belongs to the genus Lampetra.

What is the conservation status of brook lamprey?

brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does brook lamprey live?

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

What family does brook lamprey belong to?

brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) belongs to the genus Lampetra, which is part of the taxonomic family Petromyzontidae.

Is brook lamprey endangered?

Yes, brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does brook lamprey belong to?

brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of brook lamprey?

The closest relatives of brook lamprey in the genus Lampetra include Kern Brook Lamprey, Least Brook Lamprey, River Lamprey, river lamprey, lampern, Turkish Brook Lamprey.