Description
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Reference |
IB0008 |
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Category |
Fishes |
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Family Name |
Pouch Lampreys - GEOTRIIDAE |
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Common Name |
Pouch Lamprey |
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Scientific Name |
Geotria australis |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
The biology of the species is not well known, but its life cycle closely resembles that of the Shorthead Lampreys. The Pouch Lamprey grows to a maximum length of about 60 cm. It is highly esteemed as a food fish in some areas. |
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