niger, Petromyzon Lacepède [B. G. E.] 1802:666, 667, Pl. 15 (fig. 2) [Histoire naturelle des poissons (Lacepède) v. 4; ref. 4929] Rivers Seine, Epte, and Audelle, Pont de l'Arche, France. No types known. Also appeared in Sonnini 1802:8, 67 [ref. 30461], with reference to the 'Petromyzon noir' of Lacepède. •Synonym of Lampetra planeri (Bloch 1784) -- (Kottelat 1997:28 [ref. 22952], Renaud 2011:63 [ref. 31770]). Current status: Synonym of Lampetra planeri (Bloch 1784). Petromyzontidae. Habitat: freshwater.