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river lamprey, lampern

Lampetra fluviatilis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United Kingdom. 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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)

Order

Petromyzontiformes (ปลาแลมป์เพรย์)

Species

Lampetra fluviatilis (river lamprey, lampern)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lamprea de río

French lamproie fluviatile

German Flussneunauge

Portuguese Lampreia do rio

Russian Baltiyskaya minoga

Turkish Bofa balýg¢ý

Similar Species in Lampetra

Turkish Brook Lamprey

Western Brook Lamprey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of river lamprey, lampern?

The scientific name of river lamprey, lampern is Lampetra fluviatilis. It belongs to the genus Lampetra.

What is the conservation status of river lamprey, lampern?

river lamprey, lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does river lamprey, lampern live?

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

What family does river lamprey, lampern belong to?

river lamprey, lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis) belongs to the genus Lampetra, which is part of the taxonomic family Petromyzontidae.

Is river lamprey, lampern endangered?

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

What kingdom does river lamprey, lampern belong to?

river lamprey, lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of river lamprey, lampern?

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