# Arctic lamprey (*Lethenteron camtschaticum*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The Arctic lamprey (Lethenteron camtschaticum) is a fish in the family Petromyzontidae, subfamily Lampetrinae. It belongs to the genus Lethenteron, the order Petromyzontiformes and the class Petromyzonti, within the phylum Chordata. Its scientific name authority is written as (Tilesius, 1811). The IUCN Red List assesses the Arctic lamprey globally as Least Concern (LC), which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | coastal, freshwater |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Petromyzonti
- order: Petromyzontiformes
- family: Petromyzontidae
- genus: Lethenteron
- species: *Lethenteron camtschaticum* (Tilesius, 1811)

Synonyms: *Ammocoetes aureus*, *Entospheneus lamottei japonicus*, *Entosphenus japonicus*, *Entosphenus lamottei japonicus*, *Lampetra aurea*, *Lampetra borealis*, *Lampetra camtschatica*, *Lampetra fluviatilis japonica*, *Lampetra japonica*, *Lampetra japonica septentrionalis*, *Lampetra mitsukurii major*, *Lampetra variegata*, *Lethenteron camshchaticum*, *Lethenteron japonicum*, *Petromyzon borealis*, *Petromyzon dentex*, *Petromyzon ernstii*, *Petromyzon fluvialis*, *Petromyzon japonicus*, *Petromyzon kameraticus*, *Petromyzon lumbricalis*, *Petromyzon marinus camtschaticus*, *Petromyzon variegata*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the Arctic lamprey?

The Arctic lamprey is a fish. It belongs to the family Petromyzontidae in the order Petromyzontiformes.

### What is the scientific name of the Arctic lamprey?

The scientific name of the Arctic lamprey is Lethenteron camtschaticum.

### Is the Arctic lamprey endangered?

No. The IUCN Red List assesses it globally as Least Concern (LC), which is not a threatened category.

### What family does the Arctic lamprey belong to?

The Arctic lamprey belongs to the family Petromyzontidae, subfamily Lampetrinae, genus Lethenteron.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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