Abstract
Captive white-spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) were infested with Clemacotyle australis (Monogenea: Monocotylidae) on the skin and with a species of the Hexabothriinae on the gills. Different behavioural changes have been described caused by these infections. Oral treatment with 10-40 mg praziquantel per kg bodyweight had no effect. Bath treatment with 20 mg praziquantel per litre for 45-90 minutes showed good results against both parasite species. The presence of cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiates) in the display tank decreased the infections of the rays.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 152-156 |
| Journal | Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- fish parasites