Petromyzon marinus

Eels and others

  • Sea lamprey
  • Große lampetre
  • Zeeprik
  • Lamproie
  • Llampresa
  • Lampreda di mare

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 2200 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally solitary
  • The species is a parasite of other fish
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 120 cm
  • Maximum age known : 9 year(s)
  • The animal is mostly a carrion eater.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat