Geotria australis

Geotria australis Gray, 1851 is a species of petromyzonti belonging to the family Geotriidae (order Petromyzontiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the pouched lamprey.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Geotria australis Gray, 1851 places this species within the petromyzonti lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Petromyzontiformes, Geotria australis exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are jawless lampreys with a toothed, suctorial oral disc. Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Geotriidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Geotriidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.