Northern 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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)

Order

Petromyzontiformes (ปลาแลมป์เพรย์)

Family

Petromyzontidae

Genus

Ichthyomyzon

Species

Ichthyomyzon unicuspis (Northern Lamprey)

Names in Other Languages

French Lamproie argentée

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 Brook Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon fossor

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 Lamprey?

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

What is the conservation status of Northern Lamprey?

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

Where does Northern Lamprey live?

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

What family does Northern Lamprey belong to?

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

Is Northern Lamprey endangered?

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

What kingdom does Northern Lamprey belong to?

Northern Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon unicuspis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Northern Lamprey?

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