WikiCatchMountain brook lamprey
Ichthyomyzon greeleyi
Family
Petromyzontidae
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
0.1 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Overview
The mountain brook lamprey or Allegheny brook lamprey is a lamprey found in parts of the Mississippi River basin, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and in the Cumberland River and Tennessee River. This fish is jawless with a small sucker mouth and a long, eel-like body. It is fairly small, only growing to about 8 inches (20 cm) in length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big do Mountain brook lamprey get?+
Mountain brook lamprey (Ichthyomyzon greeleyi) can reach up to 20 cm in length and 0.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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