Pouch Lamprey,Geotria australis


Description

Reference

IB0008

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Pouch Lampreys - GEOTRIIDAE

Common Name

Pouch Lamprey

Scientific Name

Geotria australis

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

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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