Pit-Klamath brook lamprey (Lampetra lethophaga) fish species and information / pictures of Pit-Klamath brook lamprey - Lampetra lethophaga

Pit-Klamath brook lamprey (Lampetra lethophaga) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lampetra lethophaga

Common Name
Pit-Klamath brook lamprey

Biology
Dorsal spines : 0; Anal spines: 0. Four pairs of lateral tooth plates ; supra oral plate with 3 dull cusps.

Classification

Classified By

Hubbs, 1971

Class

Lampreys (Cephalaspidomorphi)

Order

Lampreys (Petromyzontiformes)

Family

Lampreys (Petromyzontidae)

Distribution

Region

North America

Distribution

North America: Klamath River in south central Oregon and Pit River in northeastern California, USA.

Range

43°N - 41°N

Environment

Climate

Temperate

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory

Trophic Level

4.11 s.e. 0.70 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

False

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

22.0 cm

Common Length

14.0 cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: of no interest

Vulnerability

Moderate vulnerability (41 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated