Gastrointestinal and ectoparasites of plumbeous rail, Pardirallus sanguinolentus (Aves: Rallidae) in Central Chile / Gastrointestinais e ectoparasitas do saracura-do-banhado, Pardirallus sanguinolentus (Aves: Rallidae) do Chile central
Rev. bras. parasitol. vet
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27(3): 301-312, July-Sept. 2018. tab, graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract With the aim to identify the parasite fauna of plumbeous rail, Pardirallus sanguinolentus (Aves Rallidae) in Chile, 26 carcasses were parasitologically necropsied. The present study revealed the presence of 14 species of parasites (inverse Simpson index = 4.64; evenness = 0.332), including ectoparasites feather mites Analloptes megnini , Grallobia sp., Grallolichus sp., Megniniella sp., and Metanalges sp.; the feather lice Pseudomenopon meinertzhageni, Rallicola andinus, and Fulicoffula sp.; and six species of gastrointestinal helminths Heterakis psophiae, Porrocaecum ardeae, Tetrameres sp., Capillaria sp., Diorchis sp., and Plagiorhynchus sp. The relatively high parasite richness that was found could be attributed to the highly favorable conditions of wetlands for parasite development. All parasites found, except feather lice, are new records for plumbeous rail. A checklist of parasites for plumbeous rail is presented.
RESUMO
Resumo Com o objetivo de identificar a fauna parasitária do saracura-do-banhado, Pardirallus sanguinolentus (Aves Rallidae) no Chile, 26 carcaças foram necropsiadas. O presente estudo revelou a presença de 14 espécies de parasitos (índice Simpson inverso = 4,64; equitatividade = 0,332), incluindo os ácaros de penas Analloptes megnini, Grallobia sp., Grallolichus sp., Megniniella sp. e Metanalges sp.; os piolhos de penas Pseudomenopon meinertzhageni, Rallicola andinus e Fulicoffula sp.; e seis espécies de helmintos gastrointestinais Heterakis psophiae, Porrocaecum ardeae, Tetrameres sp., Capillaria sp., Diorchis sp. e Plagiorhynchus sp. A riqueza parasitária relativa encontrada pode ser devido às condições altamente favoráveis das zonas úmidas para o desenvolvimento do parasita. Todos os parasitos encontrados, com exceção dos piolhos de pena, são novos registros para o saracura-do-banhado. Um checklist dos parasitos do saracura-do-banhado é apresentado.
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Main subject:
Bird Diseases
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Ectoparasitic Infestations
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Helminthiasis, Animal
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Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. parasitol. vet
Journal subject:
Veterinary Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
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Chile
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Costa Rica
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RUSSIA
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United States
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United kingdom
Institution/Affiliation country:
Helm West Lab/US
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Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata/AR
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Universidad Santo Tomás/CL
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Universidad de Concepción/CL
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Universitetskaya Embankment 1/RU
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University of Bath/GB
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