Fish Field Guide North Central CMA
North Central CMA is supporting communities across our region to restore waterways and fish populations. Discover the range of fish species living in our rivers and lakes.
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Short-headed Lamprey (Mordacia mordax)
Mordacia mordax, known as the short-headed lamprey, Australian lamprey or Murray lamprey, is a species of southern topeyed lamprey that lives in south-eastern Australia. It has a thin eel-like body up to 50 cm long, with two low dorsal fins on the back half. The skin is blue-gray or brown. Its eyes are small, and located on the top of its head.
