FISH
Sea Lamprey
60–120 cmLength
9 yearsLifespan
Fish 60–120 cm long. Migratory. Lives near water and at sea. Feeds on fish and a living host, at its expense.
There are 3,206 observations of Sea Lamprey in Québec, mostly in Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Bas-Saint-Laurent, and it has been reported in 9 of the 17 regions.
Where to see it
Habitat
Water’s edgeGogerr
At seaNichole Ouellette
