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Petromyzontidae
The northern lampreys (Petromyzontidae) are a family of lampreys. Northern lampreys have the highest number of chromosomes (164–174) among vertebrates. Genera * '' Caspiomyzon'' * '' Entosphenus'' * ''Eudontomyzon'' * ''Ichthyomyzon'' * ''Lampetra'' * ''Lethenteron'' * ''Petromyzon'' * ''Tetrapleurodon ''Tetrapleurodon'' is a genus of lampreys that are Endemism, endemic to the Lerma River, Lerma–Lake Chapala, Chapala basin in west–central Mexico. Both species are Threatened species, threatened. Species There are two recognized species in t ...'' References External links FishBase.org: Details for family Petromyzontidae – the Northern lampreys Fish described in 1827 Fish families Fish of Asia Fish of Europe Fish of North America Fish of the Atlantic Ocean Fish of the Pacific Ocean . Taxa named by Antoine Risso {{jawless-fish-stub ...
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Lamprey
Lampreys (sometimes inaccurately called lamprey eels) are an ancient extant lineage of jawless fish of the order Petromyzontiformes , placed in the superclass Cyclostomata. The adult lamprey may be characterized by a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth. The common name "lamprey" is probably derived from Latin , which may mean "stone licker" ( "to lick" + "stone"), though the etymology is uncertain. ''Lamprey'' is sometimes seen for the plural form. There are about 38 known extant species of lampreys and five known extinct species. Parasitic carnivorous species are the most well-known, and feed by boring into the flesh of other fish to suck their blood; but only 18 species of lampreys engage in this micropredatory lifestyle. Of the 18 carnivorous species, nine migrate from saltwater to freshwater to breed (some of them also have freshwater populations), and nine live exclusively in freshwater. All non-carnivorous forms are freshwater species. Adults of the non-carnivorous ...
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Petromyzon Marinus
The sea lamprey (''Petromyzon marinus'') is a parasitic lamprey native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is sometimes referred to as the "vampire fish". Description The sea lamprey has an eel-like body without paired fins. Its mouth is jawless, round and sucker-like, and as wide or wider than the head; sharp teeth are arranged in many concentric circular rows. There are seven branchial or gill-like openings behind the eye. Sea lampreys are olive or brown-yellow on the dorsal and lateral part of the body, with some black marblings, with lighter coloration on the belly. Adults can reach a length of up to and a body weight up to . Etymology The etymology of the genus name ''Petromyzon'' is from '' petro-'' "stone" and '' myzon'' "sucking"; ''marinus'' is Latin for "of the sea". Distribution and habitat The species is found in the northern and western Atlantic Ocean along the shores of Europe and North America, in the western Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and as an invasive spe ...
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Sea Lamprey
The sea lamprey (''Petromyzon marinus'') is a parasitic lamprey native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is sometimes referred to as the "vampire fish". Description The sea lamprey has an eel-like body without paired fins. Its mouth is jawless, round and sucker-like, and as wide or wider than the head; sharp teeth are arranged in many concentric circular rows. There are seven branchial or gill-like openings behind the eye. Sea lampreys are olive or brown-yellow on the dorsal and lateral part of the body, with some black marblings, with lighter coloration on the belly. Adults can reach a length of up to and a body weight up to . Etymology The etymology of the genus name ''Petromyzon'' is from '' petro-'' "stone" and '' myzon'' "sucking"; ''marinus'' is Latin for "of the sea". Distribution and habitat The species is found in the northern and western Atlantic Ocean along the shores of Europe and North America, in the western Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and as an invasive speci ...
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Petromyzontidae
The northern lampreys (Petromyzontidae) are a family of lampreys. Northern lampreys have the highest number of chromosomes (164–174) among vertebrates. Genera * '' Caspiomyzon'' * '' Entosphenus'' * ''Eudontomyzon'' * ''Ichthyomyzon'' * ''Lampetra'' * ''Lethenteron'' * ''Petromyzon'' * ''Tetrapleurodon ''Tetrapleurodon'' is a genus of lampreys that are Endemism, endemic to the Lerma River, Lerma–Lake Chapala, Chapala basin in west–central Mexico. Both species are Threatened species, threatened. Species There are two recognized species in t ...'' References External links FishBase.org: Details for family Petromyzontidae – the Northern lampreys Fish described in 1827 Fish families Fish of Asia Fish of Europe Fish of North America Fish of the Atlantic Ocean Fish of the Pacific Ocean . Taxa named by Antoine Risso {{jawless-fish-stub ...
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Caspian Lamprey
The Caspian lamprey, ''Caspiomyzon wagneri'', is a species of lamprey native to the Caspian Sea, and a member of the Petromyzontidae family. '' Eudontomyzon hellenicus'' and '' E. graecus'' (if separate from ''E. hellenicus'') also possibly belong in this genus. This species is a non-parasitic lamprey that feeds on animal carcasses. Description The Caspian lamprey is a slim-bodied, eel-like fish that grows to a length of about . The longest recorded specimen was long and weighed . Like other lampreys, it has no jaws, but it has a round oral disc surrounding the mouth. Inside this it has several radiating rows of tiny, backward-facing teeth. There is a single nostril near the eyes. There are no gill covers and the seven gill openings are visible just behind the head. The fish has no scales or paired fins, but has two elongated dorsal fins, the hindmost of which nearly joins onto the small tail fin. The Caspian lamprey is a silvery-grey colour. Distribution The Caspian lamprey is ...
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Ichthyomyzon
''Ichthyomyzon'' is a genus of northern lampreys in the sub-family Petromyzontinae, native to North America. Species There are currently six recognized species in this genus: * '' Ichthyomyzon bdellium'' ( D. S. Jordan, 1885) (Ohio lamprey) * '' Ichthyomyzon castaneus'' Girard, 1858 (Chestnut lamprey) * '' Ichthyomyzon fossor'' Reighard & Cummins Cummins Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. Cummins also services engines and related equipment, including fuel systems, controls, air ..., 1916 (Northern brook lamprey) * '' Ichthyomyzon gagei'' C. L. Hubbs & Trautman, 1937 (Southern brook lamprey) * '' Ichthyomyzon greeleyi'' C. L. Hubbs & Trautman, 1937 (Mountain brook lamprey) * '' Ichthyomyzon unicuspis'' C. L. Hubbs & Trautman, 1937 (Silver lamprey) References Petromyzontidae Jawless fish genera {{jawless-fish-stub ...
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Lethenteron
''Lethenteron'' is a genus of lamprey in the family Petromyzontidae. Species There are currently 7 recognized species in this genus: * '' Lethenteron alaskense'' Vladykov & Kott, 1978 (Alaskan brook lamprey) * ''Lethenteron appendix'' ( DeKay, 1842) (American brook lamprey) * '' Lethenteron camtschaticum'' ( Tilesius, 1811) (Arctic lamprey) (Japanese brook lamprey) * '' Lethenteron kessleri'' (Anikin, 1905) (Siberian brook lamprey) * '' Lethenteron ninae'' Naseka, Tuniyev & Renaud Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan (), known as Renaud (), born 11 May 1952, is a French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in F ..., 2009 (Western Transcaucasian lamprey) * '' Lethenteron reissneri'' ( Dybowski, 1869) (Far Eastern brook lamprey) Renaud, C. & Naseka, A. (2015): Redescription of the Far Eastern brook lamprey ''Lethenteron reissneri'' (Dybowski, 1869) (Petromyzontidae ...
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Eudontomyzon
''Eudontomyzon'' is a genus of lamprey in the family Petromyzontidae. Most species are found in Eastern Europe. Species There are currently seven recognized species in this genus: * '' Eudontomyzon danfordi'' Regan, 1911 (Carpathian lamprey) * '' Eudontomyzon graecus'' (Renaud & Economidis, 2010) (validity doubtful, may be junior synonym of ''E. hellenicus'') * '' Eudontomyzon hellenicus'' Vladykov, Renaud, Kott & Economidis, 1982 (Greek brook lamprey) * '' Eudontomyzon mariae'' ( L. S. Berg, 1931) (Ukrainian brook lamprey) * '' Eudontomyzon morii'' L. S. Berg, 1931 (Korean lamprey) * '' Eudontomyzon stankokaramani'' M. S. Karaman ( sr), 1974 (Drin brook lamprey) * '' Eudontomyzon vladykovi'' Oliva Oliva () is a municipality in the ''comarca'' of La Safor in the Valencian Community, Spain. To its east lie of coastline and beaches fronting the Mediterranean Sea, and eight kilometres to the north is Gandia. The ''Passeig'' (promenade) run ... & Zanandrea, 1959 (Danubi ...
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Fish Of Europe
Fish are Aquatic animal, aquatic, craniate, gill-bearing animals that lack Limb (anatomy), limbs with Digit (anatomy), digits. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and Chondrichthyes, cartilaginous and bony fish as well as various extinct related groups. Approximately 95% of living fish species are ray-finned fish, belonging to the class Actinopterygii, with around 99% of those being teleosts. The earliest organisms that can be classified as fish were soft-bodied chordates that first appeared during the Cambrian period. Although they lacked a vertebrate, true spine, they possessed notochords which allowed them to be more agile than their invertebrate counterparts. Fish would continue to evolve through the Paleozoic era, diversifying into a wide variety of forms. Many fish of the Paleozoic developed placodermi, external armor that protected them from predators. The first fish with jaws appeared in the Silurian period, after which many (such as sharks) b ...
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Entosphenus
''Entosphenus'' is a genus of lampreys. Species Seven species in this genus are recognized: * '' Entosphenus folletti'' Vladykov & Kott, 1976 (Modoc brook lamprey) * '' Entosphenus hubbsi'' Vladykov & Kott, 1976 (Kern brook lamprey) * '' Entosphenus lethophagus'' ( C. L. Hubbs, 1971) (Pit-Klamath brook lamprey) * '' Entosphenus macrostomus'' ( Beamish, 1982) (Vancouver lamprey) * '' Entosphenus minimus'' ( C. E. Bond & T. T. Kan, 1973) (Miller Lake lamprey) * '' Entosphenus similis'' Vladykov & Kott, 1979 (Klamath river lamprey) * ''Entosphenus tridentatus The Pacific lamprey (''Entosphenus tridentatus'') is an anadromous parasitic lamprey from the Pacific Coast of North America and Asia. It is a member of the Petromyzontidae family. The Pacific lamprey is also known as the three-tooth lamprey and ...'' ( J. Richardson, 1836) (Pacific lamprey) References Petromyzontidae Jawless fish genera Taxa named by Theodore Gill {{Jawless-fish-stub ...
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Lampetra
''Lampetra'' is a genus of lampreys in the subfamily Petromyzontinae. Species The currently recognized species in this genus are: * '' Lampetra aepyptera'' ( C. C. Abbott, 1860) (Least brook lamprey) * '' Lampetra alavariensis'' Mateus, Alves, Quintella & P. R. Almeida, 2013 (Portuguese lamprey)Mateus, C.S., Alves, M.J., Quintella, B.R. & Almeida, P.R. (2013)Three new cryptic species of the lamprey genus ''Lampetra'' Bonnaterre, 1788 (Petromyzontiformes: Petromyzontidae) from the Iberian Peninsula. ''Contributions to Zoology'', 82 (1): 37-53. * '' Lampetra auremensis'' Mateus, Alves, Quintella & P. R. Almeida, 2013 (Qurem lamprey) * '' Lampetra ayresii'' ( Günther, 1870) (Western river lamprey) * ''Lampetra fluviatilis'' (Linnaeus, 1758) (European river lamprey) * '' Lampetra hubbsi'' (Vladykov & Kott 1976) ( Kern brook lamprey) * '' Lampetra lamottei'' ( Lesueur, 1827) (Brook lamprey) * '' Lampetra lanceolata'' Kux & H. M. Steiner, 1972 (Turkish brook lamprey) * '' Lam ...
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Fish Of The Pacific Ocean
Fish are aquatic, craniate, gill-bearing animals that lack limbs with digits. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and cartilaginous and bony fish as well as various extinct related groups. Approximately 95% of living fish species are ray-finned fish, belonging to the class Actinopterygii, with around 99% of those being teleosts. The earliest organisms that can be classified as fish were soft-bodied chordates that first appeared during the Cambrian period. Although they lacked a true spine, they possessed notochords which allowed them to be more agile than their invertebrate counterparts. Fish would continue to evolve through the Paleozoic era, diversifying into a wide variety of forms. Many fish of the Paleozoic developed external armor that protected them from predators. The first fish with jaws appeared in the Silurian period, after which many (such as sharks) became formidable marine predators rather than just the prey of arthropods. Most fis ...
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