ohio lamprey
| Scientific name | Ichthyomyzon bdellium |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Jordan |
| Year of description | 1885 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Petromyzontidae |
| Genus | Ichthyomyzon |
Introduction
Ichthyomyzon bdellium, commonly known as ohio lamprey, is a fresh water fish from the North America.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
How to recognize the ohio lamprey ?
The ohio lamprey measures between 20 and 30 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The ohio lamprey is a fish solitary naturally found at mid-depth. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
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Migratory speciesYes
The ohio lamprey is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu. This species is amphidromous. It gives birth to larvae in fresh water which are immediately carried by the current of the rivers to the sea. These develop in salt water until a juvenile stage and then migrate from the sea to the interior of the land to continue their growth.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature15 - 25 °C
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FlowMedium
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
To go further
To read on the web
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