First record of Hamaticolax scutigerulus (Copepoda: Bomolochidae) in Brazil, ectoparasite of the spotted goatfish Pseudupeneus maculatus (Actinopterygii: Mullidae) / Primeiro registro de Hamaticolax scutigerulus (Copepoda: Bomolochidae), parasito de saramunete Pseudupeneus maculatus (Actinopterygii: Mullidae), no Brasil
Acta sci., Biol. sci
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39(2): 251-258, abr.- jun. 2017. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Bomolochidae Claus, 1875 is a copepod family with worldwide distribution that parasitizes marine fishes. This study provides the first report of Hamaticolax scutigerulus (Wilson, 1935) (Copepoda: Bomolochidae) in the spotted goatfish Pseudupeneus maculatus (Bloch, 1793), in the coastal waters of Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil. Prevalence of 35%, mean intensity of infestation of 1.9±1.3 and mean abundance of 0.7±1.2 were found. The setae and spines of the leg armor of the Hamaticolax species were analyzed to identify the present species.
RESUMO
Bomolochidae Claus, 1875, é uma família de copépodes cujas espécies encontram-se amplamente distribuídas pelo mundo e são parasitas de peixes marinhos. Este estudo relata, pela primeira vez, Hamaticolax scutigerulus (Wilson, 1935) (Copepoda: Bomolochidae) no saramunete Pseudupeneus maculatus (Bloch, 1793) do litoral de Pernambuco, nordeste do Brasil. Prevalência de 35%, intensidade média de infestação de 1,9±1,3 e abundância média de 0,7±1,2 foram observadas. As setas e os espinhos da armadura das pernas do parasito das espécies de Hamaticolax foram analisadas para identificar a presente espécie.
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Main subject:
Marine Environment
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Ectoparasitic Infestations
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Fishes
Type of study:
Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta sci., Biol. sci
Journal subject:
Biology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal da Paraíba/BR
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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina/BR
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Universidade Federal de Sergipe/BR
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