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Petromyzon marinus
ProtectedSea Lamprey
Common Names
DEMeerneunauge
ENSea Lamprey
PT-BRLampreia-marinha
ROLamprei de mare
ZH海七鳃鳗
Habitat
Sea; ascends rivers to spawn.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
100 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Endangered
Very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Large, eel-like, scaleless, seven gill openings, large sucking mouth with teeth, dark marbling.