LEAST BROOK LAMPREY
Lampetra aepyptera
Lampetra aepyptera
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The Least brook lamprey is a member of the Lamprey
family (Petromyzontidae). The larval stage of this species may last a decade or more, but the adult stage is short with death occurring after spawning. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
| Illustration by Dave Neely |
Distribution of Least brook lamprey in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Petromyzontidae:
| Common Name | Genus & species |
|---|---|
| Sea lamprey | Petromyzon marinus |
| Least brook lamprey | Lampetra aepyptera |