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sea lamprey

Petromyzon marinus

Near Threatened

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海七鳃鳗(Petromyzon marinus)是一种古老的寄生性无颌鱼类，3.6亿年来几乎没有变化，拥有可达90厘米的细长鳗状身体，以及独特的吸盘状口部，口内排列着锋利的牙齿用于刮食宿主鱼的肉。原产于北大西洋和波罗的海，洄游种群从海洋迁移至淡水溪流产卵。自1830年代入侵五大湖，在海七鳃鳗控制项目实施之前已使商业渔业遭受毁灭性打击。

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Petromyzontiformes (七鰓鰻目)

Species

Petromyzon marinus (sea lamprey)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Amprea

French lamproie de mer, grande lamproie

German Meeresneunauge

Portuguese Lampreia

Russian Morskaja minoga

Turkish Bofa balığı

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sea lamprey?

The scientific name of sea lamprey is Petromyzon marinus. It belongs to the genus Petromyzon.

What is the conservation status of sea lamprey?

sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does sea lamprey live?

sea lamprey is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Indonesia, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does sea lamprey belong to?

sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) belongs to the genus Petromyzon, which is part of the taxonomic family Petromyzontidae.

What kingdom does sea lamprey belong to?

sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).