PARASITIC COPEPODS IN Genypterus blacodes (OSTEICHTES)

Published 25-01-2023
Section Review articles

Authors

  • Paulina Donoso Laboratorio ADL Diagnostic Chile Ltda, sede Villarrica, Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7770/safer-V5N1-art1175

Abstract

Fishes of Genypterusgenus are an important resource in the fishing industry, and these are exposed to a series of ectoparasites, among which ectoparasites are copepods which may be very specific in their hosts. One of the parasitic species corresponds to Sphyriumlaevigatum, which parasites three species of economic importance in Chilean local fisheries. The parasite species of G. blacodes, as well as ecological and biogeographical aspects, are discussed in the present work.Key words: Genypterus blacodes, ectoparasites, fisheries.