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Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.
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Range
The brook lamprey has declined in some areas of the UK but is relatively widespread and common in parts of England. In Scotland it is generally absent north of the Great Glen (7). In Europe it extends from Sweden to France (6), and has declined in parts of this range (7).
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You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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Habitat
This freshwater species lives in small streams, rivers and lakes (6) with clean gravel beds to spawn in and silt or sand for the larvae (7).
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