Kingdom Animalia Family Mordaciidae Scientific name Mordacia lapicida Higher classification Mordacia | Order Petromyzontiformes Genus Mordacia Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
Similar Mordacia, Mordacia mordax, Lake lamprey, Pouched lamprey, Lampetra ayresii | ||
Mordacia lapicida, also known as the Chilean Lamprey, is a species of southern topeyed lamprey endemic to southern Chile, where it can be found in riverine and marine habitats. This species is anadromous. This parasitic lamprey can reach a length of 54 centimetres (21 in) SL.
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