First report of the Asian tapeworm Schyzocotyle acheilognathi in the Colombian freshwater fish Parodon magdalenensis

First report of the Asian tapeworm Schyzocotyle acheilognathi in the Colombian freshwater fish Parodon magdalenensis

The Asian fish tapeworm (AFT), scientifically known as Schyzocotyle acheilognathi, is a commonly encountered invasive parasite that has great relevance in freshwater ecosystems. This euryxenous cestode has a complex life cycle and includes a wide range of definitive hosts. It has also been reported...

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Main Authors: Astrid Rave, Sara López-Osorio, Manuel Uribe, Carlos Hermosilla, Jenny J. Chaparro-Gutiérrez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
Asian tapeworm
Parodon magdalenensis
native fish
freshwater fish
neotropical
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1614531/full
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