Vladykov's lamprey

Eudontomyzon vladykovi

Males scoop shallow nests beneath moderate currents

Temperate
Lower river
Upper river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Europe
Anguilliform
Medium
Temperate fish

Eudontomyzon vladykovi, or Vladykov's lamprey, is a species of lamprey in the family Petromyzontidae. It is found in Austria, Germany, The Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro.

Class: Lampreys
Order: Lampreys
Family: Petromyzontidae
Genus: Eudontomyzon
Maximum length: 21.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Europe: Upper and middle Danube drainage: Sava, Drava systems and west Drava tributaries; lower Danube drainage. Locally present in Timis and Olt systems. Not recorded from Tisza and Cerna systems.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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