Parasites of lake minnow, Eupallasella percnurus (Pall.): The state of knowledge and threats [MINI REVIEW]

Abstract

The lake minnow, Eupallasella percnurus (Pall.), has not been subject to any comprehensive ichthyoparasitological study; most information on its parasites comes from studies focused on other fish species. The knowledge of the geographical distribution of its parasites is especially incomplete. This paper presents the most up-to-date list of E. percnurus parasites throughout its distribution range. Most of the trematodes, tapeworms, and nematodes found in this host are larval forms. This means that the parasites use the E. percnurus mainly as an intermediate or paratenic host, and not the definitive host, which is important in light of potential parasite pathogenicity.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:

M. Popiołek [+]
Department of Invertebrate Systematics and Ecology
Institute of Biology
Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences
Kożuchowska 5b, 51-631 Wrocław, Poland
Tel. +48 71 320 58 83; e-mail: marcin.popiolek@up.wroc.pl
J. Kubizna
Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Quality
Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences
Wrocław, Poland
J. Wolnicki
Pond Fishery Department in Żabieniec
Inland Fisheries Institute in Olsztyn, Poland
J. Kusznierz
Department of Biology and Conservation of Vertebrates
Zoological Institute, University of Wrocław, Poland