Taxonomy
Common Name: LAMPREY, AMERICAN BROOK
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: CEPHALASPIDOMORPHI
Order: PETROMYZONTIFORMES
Family: PETROMYZONTIDAE
Genus: LETHENTERON
Species: APPENDIX
Taxonomic Authority: (DEKAY)
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G4
Status References: 003 , 012 , 015
Habitat Summary
"Occur in streams."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
References: 001 , 007 , 008 , 009
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Known from Current, Castor and Black river drainages *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLINGER | CARTER | ADAIR | |||
| BUTLER | CEDAR | ANDREW | |||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | DENT | ATCHISON | |||
| RIPLEY | REYNOLDS | AUDRAIN | |||
| SHANNON | TEXAS | BARRY | |||
| WAYNE | BARTON | ||||
| BATES | |||||
| BENTON | |||||
| BOONE | |||||
| BUCHANAN | |||||
| CALDWELL | |||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAMDEN | |||||
| CARROLL | |||||
| CASS | |||||
| CHARITON | |||||
| CHRISTIAN | |||||
| CLARK | |||||
| CLAY | |||||
| CLINTON | |||||
| COLE | |||||
| COOPER | |||||
| CRAWFORD | |||||
| DADE | |||||
| DALLAS | |||||
| DAVIESS | |||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DOUGLAS | |||||
| DUNKLIN | |||||
| FRANKLIN | |||||
| GASCONADE | |||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOLT | |||||
| HOWARD | |||||
| HOWELL | |||||
| IRON | |||||
| JACKSON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JEFFERSON | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAFAYETTE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LEWIS | |||||
| LINCOLN | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MADISON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MARION | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MISSISSIPPI | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MONTGOMERY | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEW MADRID | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OREGON | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PEMISCOT | |||||
| PERRY | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SCOTT | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CHARLES | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
| STODDARD | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WARREN | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 006 , 011 , 012
Distribution by Watersheds
Castor R. and Castor R. Diversion Channel
Black R.
Current R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Southern Floodplain Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Ozark Border: Mississippi River
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine, unknown perennial"
References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 006 , 007
Habitat Types:
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 004
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
"Omnivore"
Larval Food Habits
Algae; Not Specified
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits: 009
Juvenile Food Habits
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Adult Food Habits
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits
Niche Requirements
Egg Niche Requirements
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for egg niches requirements: 001 , 007
Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: slow current
Current velocity: moderate current
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
References for feeding larvae niche requirements: 001 , 007
Resting Larvae Niche Requirements
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Water temperature specified in comments(00010)
Turbidity: clear water
Current velocity: slow current
Current velocity: moderate current
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Natural features: riffles
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 007
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
References for feeding adult niche requirements:
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
References for resting adult niche requirements:
Niche Requirement Summary
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: moderate current
Current velocity: slow current
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Natural features: riffles
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Turbidity: clear water
Water level: permanently flooded
Water temperature specified in comments(00010)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 017 | Incubation 20-22 days at water temperature 5-17 degrees C (aquarium)*007* |
| 007 | Spawning occurs at MO latitude in April *001*, observed in DE and TN from March to April *007,014*. |
| 018 | Mean number of eggs/female in DE specimens = 1,691.*007* |
| 099 | Larvae require about 5 years to complete development.*010* transformation completed in MO by late November *001*. 5 females were found near north shore of Lake Huron that were twice normal length and about 6 times average weight, and typically nonparasitic *008*. |
| 038 | In chesapeake bay tributary, larvae average 2.60mm tl at hatching, mean length at end of 1st year was 38mm *007* adults usually 6-8" long, larvae may reach nearly 8.5".*001* |
| 039 | Ammocoete length-weight equation in DE study: log w = -5.31 + 2.76 log l *007*. |
Life History Information
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
Length-weight relationships specified in comments(039)
Other life history information specified in comments(099)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy: filtering
Foraging sites: feed on bottom of stream, lake or pond
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Spawning site: flowing water
Spawning site: gravel
Gestation/incubation period specified in comments(017)
Clutch/litter size specified in comments(018)
Parental care of young: no care
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 017 | Incubation 20-22 days at water temperature 5-17 degrees C (aquarium)*007* |
| 007 | Spawning occurs at MO latitude in April *001*, observed in DE and TN from March to April *007,014*. |
| 018 | Mean number of eggs/female in DE specimens = 1,691.*007* |
| 099 | Larvae require about 5 years to complete development.*010* transformation completed in MO by late November *001*. 5 females were found near north shore of Lake Huron that were twice normal length and about 6 times average weight, and typically nonparasitic *008*. |
| 038 | In chesapeake bay tributary, larvae average 2.60mm tl at hatching, mean length at end of 1st year was 38mm *007* adults usually 6-8" long, larvae may reach nearly 8.5".*001* |
| 039 | Ammocoete length-weight equation in DE study: log w = -5.31 + 2.76 log l *007*. |
References for life history: 001 , 007 , 008 , 010 , 014
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Water - control sedimentation
Water - control pollution (thermal, physical, chemical)
Water - develop/maintain streamside vegetation
Water - stabilize streambanks
Agricultural - control erosion
Beneficial Management References: 006
Adverse Managment Practices:
Water - dredging and filling
Water - navigational improvements (channelization, dams, locks)
Water - stream channelization
Water - drainage of wetlands, marshes, ponds, lakes
Adverse Management References: 001 , 006 , 007
Comments on Management:
References for Management Comments:
References
| Reference Code | Citation |
|---|---|
| 001 | Pflieger, W.L. 1997. The Fishes Of Missouri, Revised Edition. MO Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 372 Pp. |
| 002 | Page, L., E. J. Crossman, H. Espinosa-Pérez, L. T. Findley, C. R. Gilbert, R. N. Lea, N.E. Mandrak, R.L. Mayden and J.S. Nelson. 2013. Common And Scientific Names Of Fishes From The United States, Canada and Mexico (7th Ed.). Amer. Fish Soc. Spec. Publ. No. 34. |
| 003 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 004 | Kelly, G. (Ed.) 1986. Animal Habitat Relations Handbook. Mo Dept. Of Conservation and U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Jefferson City, Mo. 293 Pp. |
| 005 | Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24. |
| 006 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880). |
| 007 | Rohde, F.C., R.G. Arndt, and J.C.S. Wang. 1976. Life Histories Of The Freshwater Lampreys, Okkelbergia Aepyptera And Lampetra Lamottenii (Pisces:Petromyzontidae), On The Delmarva Peninsula (East Coast, United States). Bull. So. Calif. Acad. Sci. 75(2):99-110. |
| 008 | Manion, P.J. and H.A. Purvis. 1971. Giant American Brook Lampreys, Lampetra Lamottei, In The Upper Great Lakes. J. Fish. Res. Bd. Can. 28:616-620. |
| 009 | Moore, J.W. and F.W.H. Beamish. 1973. Food Of Larval Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon Marinus) And American Brook Lamprey (Lampetra Lamottei). J. Fish. Res. Bd. Can. 30:7-15. |
| 010 | Okelberg, P. 1921 (Cited In Ref. 01) The Early History Of The Germ Cells In The Brook Lamprey, Entosphenus Wilderi (Gage) Up To And Including The Period Of Sex Differentiation. J. Morph. 35:1-15. |
| 011 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. The Stream Resources Of Missouri. D-J Project F-1-R-28. Study S-20. Mo Dept. Conserv. 1110 S. College Ave. Columbia, Mo 65201. (573)882-9880. |
| 012 | The Checklist Of Rare And Endangered Species Of Missouri. 1991. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 44 Pp. |
| 013 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 014 | Seagle, H.H., Jr. and J.W. Nagel. 1982. Life Cycle And Fecundity Of The American Brook Lamprey, Lampetra Appendix, In Tennessee. Copeia 1982(2): 362-366. |
| 015 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |