Lethenteron japonicum (Arctic lamprey, Japanese lamprey)

The Lethenteron Japanicum is a cold water fish from Japan coastal waters. It is a fish from the Salmonidae family, making it a relative close to salmon and the fountain. The Lethenteron Japanicum is also known as the Japanese sea lollipop.

The Lethenteron Japanicum is a medium -sized fish, measuring approximately 20 to 30 centimeters long. It has an elongated shape with a pointed head and large and round eyes. Its color varies from gray to dark green, with lighter stripes on the back and sides. The fins are transparent or pale gray.

The Lethenteron Japanicum is a fish that is both benthic and pelagic, that is to say that it can live both in the deep waters close to the seabed and in the more superficial waters on the surface. It feeds mainly on molluscs, crustaceans and small fish.

The Lethenteron Japanicum is a gregarious fish, that is to say that it tends to live in groups. The groups can be composed of several dozen fish, and they can regroup to reproduce. Reproduction takes place in winter, when fish migrate to coastal waters to spray. The eggs are deposited on the seabed, where they stay until the fry of the fry.

The Lethenteron Japanicum is a edible fish, and it is often caught to be sold on the local market. Due to growing demand for this fish, the population of Lethenteron Japanicum was affected by overfishing. This has led some populations to be classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Nature Conservation. It is therefore important to manage the populations of Lethenteron Japanicum in a sustainable manner to ensure long -term survival.