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Northern Pike vs River Lamprey

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Northern Pike

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

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vs
River Lamprey

River Lamprey

Lampetra fluviatilis

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Size

Northern Pike

Northern Pike

1.5 m

Human

1.75 m

River Lamprey

River Lamprey

0.5 m

Northern PikeRiver Lamprey
Weight0.5–25 kg50–150 g
Length0.3–1.5 m25–50 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan7–30 yrs6–9 yrs
Incubation10 days–
Offspring10000–500000 7000–40000
DietCarnivorePiscivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentMigratory
HabitatWetland, Forest, WoodlandWetland, Forest, Woodland
RegionsNordics, EuropeNordics, Europe
FamilyEsocidaePetromyzontidae
OrderEsociformesPetromyzontiformes