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  • 11-03-2012 07:32PM
    #1
    mgwhelan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭


    Are theses young eels? Seen at least 3 beside a bridge in the sleeve blooms, they were around 5 inches long. Sorry about the pictures they wouldn't stay still for me.



    qxpf1u.jpg




    34pc0au.jpg




    2w23pdf.jpg


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  • #2
    Bizzum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Bizzum


    More like Adult Lamprey.

    Attached pic is a spawning pair taken May 2010.


  • #3
    fiacha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 811 ✭✭✭fiacha


    There is a chap in the IFI who is looking for information on lamprey sightings. His contact details are on the attached page.

    He should be able to confirm their identity.
    http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Habitats-and-Red-Data-Book/brook-lamprey.html


  • #4
    realrebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭realrebel


    i saw another picture today posted on another site of a lamprey eel on the bandon river about the same size as the ones in the picture


  • #5
    Bizzum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Bizzum


    realrebel wrote: »
    i saw another picture today posted on another site of a lamprey eel


    It's either a Lamprey or an Eel. It can't be both!


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