Korean lamprey [Lethenteron koreanum]
Description
The Korean lamprey is a species of lamprey that is native to the Korean Peninsula and some parts of Japan. It is a parasitic species that feed on other fish species by attaching to them with their round, sucker-like mouth. This species has a slender, elongated body and can reach a length of up to 40 cm. They inhabit both fresh and salt water, with adults living in the ocean and migrating into rivers to spawn.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Lampreys
Petromyzontida
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| Order |
Northern Lampreys
Petromyzontiformes
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| Family |
Northern Lampreys
Petromyzontidae
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| Genus |
Korean Lamprey
Eudontomyzon
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