TN00192 AMERICAN BROOK LAMPREY LAMPETRA APPENDIX
| Species ID | TN00192 |
| Name | LAMPREY, AMERICAN BROOK |
| Other Common Names | |
| Category | 01 Fish |
| Elcode | 05-24-88 |
| Phylum | CHORDATA |
| Subphylum | |
| Class | AGNATHA |
| Subclass | |
| Suborder | |
| Order | PETROMYZONTIFORMES |
| Family | PETROMYZONTIDAE |
| Genus | LAMPETRA |
| Species | APPENDIX |
| Subspecies | |
| Authority | (DEKAY) |
| Scientific Name | LAMPETRA APPENDIX |
| Status Code | Status Translation | References |
| 999 | See Comments | 4205 |
| County Name | Historical Occurrence | Resident Occurrence | General Occurrence | Seasonal Occurrence | Abundance |
| Absent Within Counties | Unknown Within Counties |
Hydrologic Unit Code References
| Quadrangle | Quadrangle Name |
Quadrangle Distribution References
| Ecoregion | Ecoregion Name |
Ecoregion Distribution References
| River Reach | River Reach Name |
River Reach References
Distribution General Comments
General Distribution References
Habitat(s): Aquatic
Comments on General Habitat
This species inhabits streams from low to moderate gradient small brooks to small rivers which are warm from late spring into fall, or cool to cold year long and support brook trout and slimy sculpin. The water is usually clear with substrates of from silt-sand to mainly gravel-rubble *4205*.
General Habitat References
| Forest Size Class Association |
Forest Size Class Association References
| Society of American Forester's Type Associations | Seral Stage | Canopy Closure |
References on SAF Type Association
| Land Use/Land Cover Associations |
| Water |
| Streams and Canals |
Land Use/Land Cover Association References
4205
| National Wetlands Inventory Associations | Class | Modifier | Special Modifier |
| Riverine | Open water | Nontidal, permanent | fresh |
NWI Association References
4205
| Animal/Plant Associations |
Animal/Plant Association References
Habitat Evaluation Procedures Comments on HEP
HEP References
| Potential Natural Vegetation Associations |
PNV References
| USFS Associations |
USFS References
| Tennessee Habitat Associations | Habitat Value | Translation |
References on TENHAB Association
| Habitat Relationships | Special Habitat Relationships |
References on Habitat Relationships
| Lifestage | Food Item Consumed | Part of Food Item |
| Juvenile | Blue-green Algae | Not Applicable |
| Adult | See Comments on Food Habits | Not Applicable |
Comments on Adult Food Habits
Adults do not feed *4205*.
Comments on Juvenile Food Habits
The food of ammocoetes is largely small algae *4205*.
| References/Lifestage | Reference Numbers |
| Adult | 4205 |
| Juvenile | 4205 |
| Lifestage | Environmental Association |
| General | Dissolved Oxygen: Specified in Comments |
| General | Water pH: Specified in Comments |
| General | Density of Aquatic Vegetation: Moderate |
| General | Density of Aquatic Vegetation: High |
| General | Gradient: Low |
| General | Water pH: Specified in Comments |
| General | Salinity: Specified in Comments |
| General | Dissolved Oxygen: Moderate [5-7 mg/l] oxygen concentrations |
| General | Water pH: Between 6.5-8.5 |
| General | Aquatic Vegetation [specified type]: Unknown |
| General | Water Depth Preference: 1-5 ft. |
| General | Flow: Medium streams [50-1000 cfs mean annual flow] |
| General | Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Rubble |
| General | Aquatic Features: Riffles |
| General | Gradient: Moderate |
| General | Water Level: Semi-permanently flooded areas |
| General | Turbidity: Clear water |
| General | Substrate: Sand |
| General | Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Boulders |
| General | Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Bedrock |
| General | Flood Plain: Specified in Comments |
| General | Flow: Rivers [greater than 5000 cfs mean annual low] |
| General | Turbidity: Murky water [High turbidity] |
| General | Water Temperature: Greater than 27 degrees C |
| General | Dissolved Oxygen: Low [less than 5 mg/l] oxygen concentrations |
| General | Water Level: Permanently flooded areas |
| General | Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Mud or silt |
| Limiting | Gradient: Low |
| Limiting | Water Level: Permanently flooded areas |
| Limiting | Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Mud or silt |
| Limiting | Flood Plain: Specified in Comments |
| Egg | Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation |
| Juvenile | Water Level: Permanently flooded areas |
| Adult | Water Level: Permanently flooded areas |
| Breeding Adult | Water Temperature: Below 15 degrees C |
Comments on General Environmental Associations
0 TN00200FLOODPLAINS, OXBOW LAKES FLOODPLAINS, OXBOW LAKES
Comments on Limiting Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Adult Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Breeding Adult Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Feeding Adult Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Resting Adult Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Juvenile Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Feeding Juvenile Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Resting Juvenile Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Larval Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Feeding Larva Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Resting Larva Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Pupa Environmental Associations
0
Comments on Egg Environmental Associations
0
| References/Lifestage | Reference Numbers |
| General | TN5072, TN5175, 4205 |
| Breeding Adult | 4205 |
This is a nonparasitic lamprey of moderate size with the adults from 120-180 mm TL. They have 2 dorsal fins and high mymere numbers, (63)66-71(74); dorsal fins low to moderate and seperate in larvae; elevated and barely seperate to moderately conjoined, but deeply notched with a line of fusion evident, in adults. The teeth are usually moderate to well keratinized, moderate in lenght, tips somewhat rounded; marginals in one uniformly arranged series; anterior intermediate teeth 10-28; lateral intermediate teeth absent; posterior circumorals usually minute, forming single complete series, numbering 17-24; lateral circumoral tooth groups 3 per side, each bicuspid or, less often, two cusps completed divided at gum level; supraoral plate with one large undivided cusp per side, rarely an additional small medial cusp; infraoral cusps 5-8; lingual laminae denticulate to serrate, transverse lamina with 7-11 cusps, medial one enlarged. Measurements in % TL. Disk lenght 3.2-6.0; snout length 5.2-7.0; prebrancial length 10.4-13.7; eye length 1.2-2.6; branchial length 9.0-11.9; tail length 24.0-32.3; first dorsal fin height 1.3-2.9; second dorsal fin height 2.3-6.1; body length 5.2-8.7; disk snout , prebranchial and tail lengths and dorsal fin heights greatest in male, body depth greatest in female. Newly-transformed adults yellow- brown on back and sides, silver-gray below. Prespawning adults dark tan to slate brown on back and side, lighter below, fins yellow tinged. Spawning adults blue-black *4205*. Reproduction: Spawning occured in mid- to late March in eastern Tennessee, and from 28 March to 4 April in Deleware. Over its total range, spawning occures at between 6.8-20.5 degrees C. *4205*. Behavior: Ammocoetes consume largely small aldae and the adults do not feed. This species is aggresive at spawning sites in runs and riffles *4205*. Population Parameters: Fecundity rangers from 1327-3787 ova. The life span is from 5-8 years *4205*.
| Life History |
References for Life History Codes
4205
Comments on Life History Codes
| References/Result | Reference Numbers |
4205* Jenkins, R.E. 1984. Fishes of Virginia (tentative).. TN5072* Lee, D.S., C.R. Gilbert, C.H. Hocutt, R.E. Jenkins, D.A. McAllister, and J.R. Stauffer, Jr. (editors). 1980 et seq. Atlas of North American Freshwater Fishes. N.C. State Museum of Natural History, Raleigh, NC. TN5175* Werner, R.G. 1980. Freshwater fishes of New York state: a field guide. Syracuse University Press, Syracuse, NY 186p.