Silver Lamprey
Appearance
Silver Lamprey is a native species of parasitic fish found in the Great Lakes region.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- May 2015: A specimen was caught in the South River within the traditional territory of Nipissing First Nation in May 2015. This species is listed as a special concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Unlike the invasive Sea Lamprey, this fish is a native part of the ecosystem and is protected under federal law in Canada.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Silver Lamprey, native species, caught in Nipissing area", Anishinabek News, 22 May 2015 (archived copy; original article).