Paraergasilus longidigitus Yin, 1954 (Copepoda: Poecilostomatoida) infestations in the bleak, Alburnus alburnus Lin.,1758 from Enne Dam Lake

Turkiye Parazitol Derg. 2007;31(2):158-61.

Abstract

In the present study, Paraergasilus longidigitus Yin, 1954 (Copepoda: Poecilostomatoida) was identified in branchial flaments of Alburnus alburnus Lin.,1758 caught from Enne Dam Lake for the first time in Turkish fauna. The study carried out monthly between June 98 - May 99, and a total of 208 fish was collected. The distribution of parasitic copepods in relation with the length, sex of fish were recorded. The fishes were infested with P. longidigitus with a mean intensity of 6.2 and an prevalence incidence of 56.7%. The infestation prevalence and mean intensity were seasonal with higher levels in autumn with 74.2%. No significant differences were noticed in the infestation of male and female fishes. A slight increase in the infestation prevalence was recorded as the size of fish increased.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Copepoda / classification*
  • Copepoda / growth & development
  • Cyprinidae / parasitology*
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / epidemiology
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / parasitology
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Fish Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Fish Diseases / parasitology*
  • Fresh Water
  • Male
  • Prevalence
  • Seasons
  • Turkey / epidemiology