Metazoan parasites associated withspecies of the genus Centropomus from the Pacific Ocean: a reviewof the last 20 years
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Róbalos, Monogeneos, Digeneos, Nematodos, AcantocéfalosAbstract
The present work is a review of the helminth parasites reported in fish of the genus Centropomus, commonly known as snooks, from the Pacific Ocean over the last 20 years. Snooks are economically and commercially important fish in several regions of the world. Six species can be found in the Pacific Ocean: Centropomus armatus, C. medius, C. nigrescens, C. robalito, C. unionensis, and C. viridis. As they are key species, it is necessary to understand their parasitic fauna, which contributes to generating information on ecological aspects, as well as health and food safety, preventing potential zoonotic diseases. Throughout the last 20 years, research has been conducted on this matter, reporting four taxa: Digenea, Monogenea, Acanthocephala, and Nematoda, with the first two being the most frequently reported. Most of these studies have been carried out in Mexico; however, this work evidences a significant lack of information, as there are no concrete records of the parasitic fauna for C. medius and C. unionensis. Therefore, further research is recommended to generate information on this topic and contribute to a better understanding of the ecological relationships between parasites and their hosts
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