Lampreys / ˈ l æ m p r eɪ z / (sometimes inaccurately called lamprey eels) are a group of jawless fish comprising the order Petromyzontiformes / ˌ p ɛ t r oʊ m ɪ ˈ z ɒ n t ɪ f ɔːr m iː z /, sole order …

May 29, 2025 · Lamprey, any of about 43 species of primitive fishlike jawless vertebrates placed with hagfishes in the class Agnatha. Lampreys belong to the family Petromyzonidae. They live …

Everything you should know about the Lamprey. The Lamprey is an eel-like jawless fish that is related to hagfish, with long, round bodies.

Pacific lamprey are important Pacific coast tribes who prize their rich, fatty meat. In Alaska, Arctic Lamprey are harvested by subsistence fishermen on the Yukon River in winter for subsistence …

Jun 13, 2025 · The name lamprey derives from the Latin word lampetra, a combination of two words: lambere, meaning ‘to lick’, and petra, meaning ‘stone.’ These fish are members of the …

There are 38 known species of lamprey, and 18 of them are carnivorous – infamous for latching onto fish like salmon, trout and catfish – drilling into their flesh using their teeth, and sucking …

Jun 16, 2024 · Among the most primitive of all vertebrate species, the sea lamprey is a parasitic fish native to the northern and western Atlantic Ocean. Due to their similar body shapes, …

May 27, 2024 · The sea lamprey, also known as the vampire fish, is a parasitic fish native to the Northern Hemisphere. With its eel-like body and jawless, round, sucker-like mouth, sea …

Nick Bake explores the life of the lamprey

Lamprey is a fish that strongly resembles eels due to its long, snake-like body and smooth, scaleless skin. They reach maturity when they are approximately 14-24 in long and weigh, on …