Po brook lamprey (Lampetra zanandreai)

Scientific name: Lampetra zanandreai Vladykov, 1955

The Po brook lamprey (Lampetra zanandreai) is a freshwater fish of the family Petromyzontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 5–20°C (41–68°F). Native range: Europe, Alpine slope of Po to Soca drainages, Esino and Potenza drainages on Adriatic coast of Central Italy; Mirna and Neretva drainage.

Po brook lamprey care at a glance

Temperature
5–20°C (41–68°F)

Biology

A short-lived, non-parasitic freshwater brook lamprey which occurs in clean, cold water usually near springs in the foot-hill zone, over muddy or sandy bottom. Ammocoetes inhabits detritus-rich sands or clay sediments. They are filter bottom-feeders. Metamorphosis takes place after 4.5 years. Reproduction takes place from January to June. Its existence is threatened by habitat destruction and water abstraction.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lampetra zanandreai
Family
Petromyzontidae (Lampreys)
Order
Petromyzontiformes (Lampreys)
Class
Cephalaspidomorphi (Lampreys)
Maximum length
26.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Europe: Alpine slope of Po to Soca drainages, Esino and Potenza drainages on Adriatic coast of Central Italy; Mirna and Neretva drainage.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; bait: occasionally
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=5; tmax=5.5; Fec=2,000)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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