The Siberian brook lamprey (Lethenteron kessleri) is a freshwater fish of the family Petromyzontidae that grows up to 26 cm.
Description
The Siberian brook lamprey is a lamprey (Petromyzontidae) from cold, clear fresh water of Siberia and adjacent Northeast Asia. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a slender, eel-like, jawless body with a round sucker mouth and seven gill openings. It is a non-parasitic species: the larvae live for years buried in stream beds filtering detritus, while the adults do not feed and only spawn. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Siberian brook lamprey?
The Siberian brook lamprey has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Siberian brook lamprey live?
The Siberian brook lamprey lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Siberian brook lamprey get?
The Siberian brook lamprey grows to a maximum of about 26 cm.
Is the Siberian brook lamprey dangerous to humans?
No, the Siberian brook lamprey is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Lethenteron
More from the family Petromyzontidae
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