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mgwhelan · 2012-03-11 18:32:41

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.

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11-03-2012 7:32pm

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mgwhelan

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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.

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#2 11-03-2012 9:40pm
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More like Adult Lamprey.

Attached pic is a spawning pair taken May 2010.

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#3 11-03-2012 9:46pm
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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

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#4 13-03-2012 9:54pm
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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

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#5 13-03-2012 11:14pm
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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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