Bothriocephalus acheilognathi and other intestinal helminths of Cyprinella lutrensis in Deep Creek, Kansas
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Abstract
We investigated the intestinal parasites of a wild fish population in a Kansas stream to determine the prevalence and abundance of potentially harmful parasites. In total, 180 red shiners (Cyprinella lutrensis) were collected from 6 sites in October-November 2007. Fifteen Asian tapeworms (Bothriocephalus acheilognathi) were recovered from 13 fish (prevalence of 7.2%). Prevalence did not differ among sites; however, B. acheilognathi abundance was greatest at the site of a public fishing area. A total of 39 roundworms (Rhabdochona canadensis) were recovered from 28 fish (prevalence of 15.6%). Prevalence did not differ among sites, nor did abundance. However, mean abundance tended to be about 50% greater at the site of a public fishing area compared to all other sites. This paper documents the presence of both B. acheilognathi and R. canadensis in Kansas and offers a compilation of the known potential impacts these parasites may have on the native, federally endangered Topeka shiner (Notropis topeka).
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Bothriocephalus acheilognathi and other intestinal helminths of Cyprinella lutrensis in Deep Creek, Kansas |
| Series title | Journal of Parasitology |
| DOI | 10.1645/GE-1891.1 |
| Volume | 95 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher location | London |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Atlanta |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 1224 |
| Last page | 1226 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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