Nematode parasites of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) from the Rietvlei Dam, South Africa

M. Barson; A. Avenant-Oldewage

Nematode parasites of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) from the Rietvlei Dam, South Africa

M. Barson, A. Avenant-Oldewage

Zoology

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Abstract

Catfish, Clarias gariepinus, from the Rietvlei Dam near Pretoria, South Africa were examined for nematode parasites. Two species, Procamallanus laeviconchus in the stomach and Contracaecum spp. larvae in the abdominal cavity, were found. The morphology of these species, based on light and scanning electron microscopy, and how they compare with previously described specimens are discussed. Infection rates were mild compared to previous surveys although Contracaecum spp. had a high prevalence of 86%.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	87-94
Number of pages	8
Journal	Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
Volume	73
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Jun 2006

Keywords

Clarias gariepinus
Contracaecum
Nematode
Parasite
Procamallanus
Rietvlei Dam

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Veterinary

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Nematode parasites of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) from the Rietvlei Dam, South Africa

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