Pacific lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) assessment and template for conservation measures

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Although Pacific lamprey were historically widespread along the West Coast of the United States, there is an observed decline in abundance and distribution throughout California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Threats to the Pacific lamprey occur in much of the range of the species. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recognizes the need for a comprehensive plan to conserve and restore Pacific lamprey in collaboration with Native American tribes and other federal, state, and local agencies and to further lamprey research and conservation actions throughout their native range. The Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative is the USFWS's strategy to improve the status of Pacific lamprey throughout their range in the United States. The approach of the Pacific Lamprey Conservation Initiative is a three-part process: assessment and template for conservation measures, conservation agreement, and regional implementation plans. This Assessment identifies critical uncertainties regarding the Pacific lamprey's life history and improves the scientific understanding of the importance of the species in the ecosystems of the United States. In addition, the Assessment tracks the current knowledge of Pacific lamprey habitat requirements, abundance, and historic and current distribution; describes threats and factors for decline; and identifies conservation actions and research, monitoring, and evaluation needs. The Assessment incorporates other plans and authorities applicable to Pacific lamprey and acknowledges that conservation cannot happen without all stakeholders.

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Suggested citation: Luzier, C.W., H.A. Schaller, J.K. Brostrom, C. Cook-Tabor, D.H. Goodman, R.D. Nelle, K. Ostrand and B. Streif. 2011. Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) Assessment and Template for Conservation Measures. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon. 282 pp.

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Luzier CW, Schaller HA, Brostrom JK, Cook-Tabor C, Goodman DH, Nelle R, Ostrand K, Streif B. 2011. Pacific lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) assessment and template for conservation measures. Portland (OR): U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1. 282 p. [accessed 2015 Dec 14]. http://www.fws.gov/pacific/Fisheries/sphabcon/Lamprey/lampreytemplate.html