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Panic As Vampire Fish Was Spotted Twice In California’s American River
- Apparently, vampires live under the water.
An unusual-looking fish (Vampire Fish) is reportedly making a comeback in the American River, as divers said they recently spotted the creature twice in California.
According to reports, the divers spotted the so-called vampire fish (Pacific lamprey) in the American River, a waterway that runs for 30 miles near Sacramento.
Experts revealed that the lamprey had disappeared from the waterway but it now appears to be making a comeback. The odd-looking fish are known for their mouth, which resembles a suction cup full of teeth.
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One of the divers, Karl Bly filmed one of the encounters with the lamprey and posted the footage to the American River Lost and Found page, which he runs.
He wrote, “Videoed the second Lamprey of the Season and the second one I’ve seen in 30 years…. just a peaceful swim.”
He told reporters that he hasn’t seen a full-grown lamprey in the American River in decades. He did say that he’s had sporadic sightings of babies, but nothing has come close to the 24-inch lamprey he recently spotted.
According to a California Department of Fish and Wildlife official, lampreys make their way to the ocean after hatching. There, they attach themselves to a larger animal, like a dolphin, shark, or whale, and then feed off of the larger host.
The official clarified that they usually return to freshwater locations when it’s time to lay eggs, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
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