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Brook lamprey (
Lampetra planeri
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Lampreys are some of the most primitive vertebrates alive today, they are known as cyclostomes, which means 'round mouths' and...
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Brown trout (
Salmo trutta fario
)
The brown trout is a beautiful fish, similar in general shape to the salmon; the back is dark, the sides pale, and both are flecked...
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Bullhead (
Cottus gobio
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The bullhead is the only freshwater member of the family Cottidae that is native to the UK. It is a small fish, with a large mouth...
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