Common Name: LAMPREY, SOUTHERN BROOK
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: CEPHALASPIDOMORPHI
Order: PETROMYZONTIFORMES
Family: PETROMYZONTIDAE
Genus: ICHTHYOMYZON
Species: GAGEI
Taxonomic Authority: HUBBS and TRAUTMAN
Taxonomy References: 002
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2S3
GLOBAL RANK G5
Status References: 003 , 010 , 013
"Occur in streams."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
"Known from widely separate localities in the Ozarks *011*."
Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
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BENTON | BARRY | ADAIR | |||
MADISON | CEDAR | ANDREW | |||
MCDONALD | CHRISTIAN | ATCHISON | |||
ST. CLAIR | DADE | AUDRAIN | |||
TANEY | GREENE | BARTON | |||
WAYNE | LACLEDE | BATES | |||
WRIGHT | LAWRENCE | BOLLINGER | |||
NEWTON | BOONE | ||||
POLK | BUCHANAN | ||||
RIPLEY | BUTLER | ||||
SHANNON | CALDWELL | ||||
STONE | CALLAWAY | ||||
TEXAS | CAMDEN | ||||
WEBSTER | CAPE GIRARDEAU | ||||
CARROLL | |||||
CARTER | |||||
CASS | |||||
CHARITON | |||||
CLARK | |||||
CLAY | |||||
CLINTON | |||||
COLE | |||||
COOPER | |||||
CRAWFORD | |||||
DALLAS | |||||
DAVIESS | |||||
DEKALB | |||||
DENT | |||||
DOUGLAS | |||||
DUNKLIN | |||||
FRANKLIN | |||||
GASCONADE | |||||
GENTRY | |||||
GRUNDY | |||||
HARRISON | |||||
HENRY | |||||
HICKORY | |||||
HOLT | |||||
HOWARD | |||||
HOWELL | |||||
IRON | |||||
JACKSON | |||||
JASPER | |||||
JEFFERSON | |||||
JOHNSON | |||||
KNOX | |||||
LAFAYETTE | |||||
LEWIS | |||||
LINCOLN | |||||
LINN | |||||
LIVINGSTON | |||||
MACON | |||||
MARIES | |||||
MARION | |||||
MERCER | |||||
MILLER | |||||
MISSISSIPPI | |||||
MONITEAU | |||||
MONROE | |||||
MONTGOMERY | |||||
MORGAN | |||||
NEW MADRID | |||||
NODAWAY | |||||
OREGON | |||||
OSAGE | |||||
OZARK | |||||
PEMISCOT | |||||
PERRY | |||||
PETTIS | |||||
PHELPS | |||||
PIKE | |||||
PLATTE | |||||
PULASKI | |||||
PUTNAM | |||||
RALLS | |||||
RANDOLPH | |||||
RAY | |||||
REYNOLDS | |||||
SALINE | |||||
SCHUYLER | |||||
SCOTLAND | |||||
SCOTT | |||||
SHELBY | |||||
ST. CHARLES | |||||
ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
ST. LOUIS | |||||
STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
STODDARD | |||||
SULLIVAN | |||||
VERNON | |||||
WARREN | |||||
WASHINGTON | |||||
WORTH |
References for distribution: 001 , 006 , 009 , 010 , 011 , 014
Castor R. and Castor R. Diversion Channel
St. Francis R. from Headwaters to Wappapello Dam
Sac R.
Osage R. from Warsaw to Bagnell Dam
Gasconade R. from Headwaters to Big Piney R.
White R. below Tablerock Dam and Little North Fork White R.
Indian Creek
Comments: ""
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Bluestem Prairie/Oak Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory Forest
Ozark: Springfield Plateau
Ozark: Upper Ozark
Ozark: St. Francois Mountains
Ozark: Elk River
Ozark: White River
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
Riverine
"See Comments"
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, all subclasses"
References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 006 , 007 , 008
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 004
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
"Omnivore"
Homoptera (cicadas, hoppers, aphids, scale insects); Not Specified
Bacillariophyceae (diatoms); Not Specified
Roundworms; Not Specified
Copepods (Cyclops, Calanus); Not Specified
Comments for larval food habits:
"This information from September-June study in Mill Creek drainag"
References for larval food habits: 008
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
"This information from September-June study in Mill Creek drainag"
References Juvenile Food Habits
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for egg niches requirements: 001 , 007 , 008
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: organic debris
Current velocity: no noticable current
Current velocity: slow current
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Leaf litter/ground debris
References for feeding larvae niche requirements: 001 , 007 , 008
References for resting Larvae niche requirements: 001 , 007 , 008
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Water temperature specified in comments(00010)
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Current velocity: moderate current
Water level: permanently flooded
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Natural features: riffles
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 007 , 008
References for feeding adult niche requirements:
References for resting adult niche requirements:
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: organic debris
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: rubble
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: moderate current
Current velocity: no noticable current
Current velocity: slow current
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Leaf litter/ground debris
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Natural features: riffles
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Turbidity: clear water
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Water level: permanently flooded
Water temperature specified in comments(00010)
Code | Comment |
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008 | Usually communal spawning *001*. |
022 | Larval development 3 years *007*. |
007 | In MO spawn in April and May *001*. In AL, spawning observed May 1 *007*. In TX spawning during spring *008*. |
016 | Nests in AL were roundish depression 6-8" wide and about 2" deep *007*. |
018 | Ga specimens averaging 150 mm tl averaged 2,786 eggs, 10 females averaged 1,787.4 eggs *007*. |
099 | 5-20 lampreys participated in nest building and spawning in AL *007*. |
038 | In TX, adult females average 117 mm long, adult females average 106 mm *008*. In MO, adults about 4.5-7", larvae reach 7" or more *001*. Life span of adults less than 1 year *008*. |
041 | Fecundity in AL 820-3264 *007*. |
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
Fecundity specified in comments(041)
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)
Mating system specified in comments(008)
Spawning site: flowing water
Spawning site: gravel
Nest dimensions specified in comments(016)
Clutch/litter size specified in comments(018)
Parental care of young: no care
Age at sexual maturity specified in comments(022)
Code | Comment |
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008 | Usually communal spawning *001*. |
022 | Larval development 3 years *007*. |
007 | In MO spawn in April and May *001*. In AL, spawning observed May 1 *007*. In TX spawning during spring *008*. |
016 | Nests in AL were roundish depression 6-8" wide and about 2" deep *007*. |
018 | Ga specimens averaging 150 mm tl averaged 2,786 eggs, 10 females averaged 1,787.4 eggs *007*. |
099 | 5-20 lampreys participated in nest building and spawning in AL *007*. |
038 | In TX, adult females average 117 mm long, adult females average 106 mm *008*. In MO, adults about 4.5-7", larvae reach 7" or more *001*. Life span of adults less than 1 year *008*. |
041 | Fecundity in AL 820-3264 *007*. |
References for life history: 001 , 007 , 008
Water - control pollution (thermal, physical, chemical)
Beneficial Management References: 006
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 , 008 , 015
Comments on Management:
References for Management Comments:
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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. |
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007 | Dendy, J.S. and D.C. Scott. 1953. Distribution, Life History, And Morphological Variations Of The Southern Brook Lamprey, Ichthyomyzon Gagei. Copeia 1953(3):152-162. |
008 | Moshin, A.K.M. and B.J. Gallaway. 1977. Seasonal Abundance, Distribution, Food Habits And Condition Of The Southern Brook Lamprey, Ichthyomyzon Gagei Hubbs and Trautman, In An East Texas Watershed. Sw Nat. 22(1):107-114. |
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011 | Unpb Missouri Department of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. |
012 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
013 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |
014 | Unpb Burr, B. 1999. Missouri Dept. Of Conservation Collector's Report. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. 573-751-4115. |
015 | Quinn, Jeffrey W. and Thomas J. Kwak. 2003. Fish assemblage changes in an Ozark River after impoundment: a long-term perspective. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. 132:110-119 |