Where Does Western Brook Lamprey Live?

Western Brook Lamprey lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Western Brook Lamprey

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow areas of streams and rivers, particularly during the larval stage where they burrow in fine sediments. Adults are found in similar areas during spawning.

Environment

Clear, cool, well-oxygenated streams and small rivers with gravelly or sandy bottoms for spawning, and fine sand/silt substrates for ammocoete burrowing. They prefer areas with moderate current.

Geographic range

Western North America, from southern British Columbia, Canada, south through Washington, Oregon, and northern California in the United States. Also found in Idaho and Montana.

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