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. |