Histopathological alterations caused by monogenean parasites the gills of tambaqui Colossoma macropomum (Serrasalmidae).

Monogeneans are ectoparasites of fish with a global distribution. In farmed fish, high infestations may result in morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the histopathological effects of three species of monogeneans Anacanthorus spathulatus, Notozothecium janauachensis and Mymarothecium boegeri on the gills of farmed Colossoma macropomum. Parasitological indices revealed a prevalence of 100%, and a mean abundance of 81.3 ± 11.8. This infection caused displacement of the gill epithelium, focal hyperplasia of epithelial cells, lamellar fusion, congestion and shortening of the secondary lamellae of gills, in addition a complete fusion of the secondary lamellae. However, these tissue alterations were reversible and punctually located lesions, which may not compromise the normal functioning of gills. Lastly, this study showed the potential damages caused by parasite monogeneans to gills of infested fish, thus sanitary management is essential for the growth of fish farm of C. macropomum.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	TAVARES-DIAS, M., FERREIRA, G. V., VIDEIRA, M. N.
Other Authors:	MARCOS TAVARES DIAS, CPAF-AP; GABRIEL VALENTE FERREIRA, UNIVERSIDADE DO ESTADO DO AMAPÁ; MARCELA NUNES VIDEIRA, UNIVERSIDADE DO ESTADO DO AMAPÁ.
Format:	Artigo de periódico biblioteca
Language:	Ingles English
Published:	2022-09-23
Subjects:	Produção Animal, Infestação, Tambaqui, Parasites,
Online Access:	http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1146777 https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2021v42n3Supl1p2057
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