Three new Dactylogyrus species (Monogenea: Dactylogyridae) and redescription of one other, gill parasites of five Labeo spp. (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) from the Sanaga basin (Cameroon, Central Africa)

ABSTRACT Three new and one already known species of Dactylogyrus Diesing, 1850 are described from five species of Labeo (Cyprinidae) sampled in the middle section of the Sanaga hydrosystem (Centre Region-Cameroon): Dactylogyrus sanagaensis sp. nov. from Labeo sanagaensis Tshibwabwa, 1997, L. nunensis Pellegrin, 1929, L. camerunensis Trewavas, 1974 and L. annectens Boulenger, 1903; Dactylogyrus nachtigalensis sp. nov. and D. yassensis Musilová, ehulková & Gelnar, 2009 from Labeo batesii Boulenger, 1911; and Dactylogyrus djimensis sp. nov. from Labeo camerunensis. Dactylogyrus sanagaensis sp. nov. is close to D. longiphalloides, D. longiphallus, D. leonis, D. marocanus, and D. dembae, however it can be easily distinguished from these species by the size of MCO. Dactylogyrus nachtigalensis sp. nov. is similar to D. dembae and D. sanagaensis sp. nov. but this new species can be mainly differentiated by the length of penis. Dactylogyrus djimensis sp. nov. mostly similar to D. omega can be differentiated from it by the penis diameter. Dactylogyrus yassensis collected from Cameroon doesnt significantly differ morphometrically from the original description, thus extends the distribution of this species to Sanaga basin. Monogenean species collected from Labeo spp. in the middle section of the Sanaga hydrosystem were classified into two morphological groups: the pseudanchoratus-like group and the cyclocirrus-like group newly defined herein. Phylogenetic relationships are suggested among Dactylogyrus species.

Monogeneans from Catfishes in Lake Tanganyika. I: Two new species of Bagrobdella (Dactylogyridae) from Auchenoglanis occidentalis (Siluriformes: Claroteidae)

In the framework of the study of Siluriform fish monogeneans of Lake Tanganyika, we described two new species of Bagrobdella Paperna, 1969 from Auchenoglanis occidentalis (Valenciennes, 1840). Bagrobdella vanhovei sp. nov. is characterized by the morphology of its MCO which is unique among its congeners, presenting a non-terminal opening, whereas the other species have a terminal opening, and Bagrobdella vansteenbergei sp. nov. characterized by the size of its hooks, which are almost all of the same size, and its male copulating organ with a unique shape: a sub-terminal opening and no membrane surrounding. The Multivariate analysis done on morphometrical characters shows that the new and already described species are well individualized, except for Bagrobdella parauchenoglanii Akoumba, Pariselle, Tombi & Bilong Bilong, 2017 and Bagrobdella fraudulenta Euzet & Le Brun, 1990 (but these two species are easily distinguishable by their morphology), and that B. vanhovei sp. nov. has a great intra-specific morphometrical variation.

Three new Dactylogyrus species (Monogenea: Dactylogyridae) and redescription of one other, gill parasites of five Labeo spp. (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) from the Sanaga basin (Cameroon, Central Africa)

Three new and one already known species of Dactylogyrus Diesing, 1850 are described from five species of Labeo (Cyprinidae) sampled in the middle section of the Sanaga hydrosystem (Centre Region-Cameroon): Dactylogyrus sanagaensis sp. nov. from Labeo sanagaensis Tshibwabwa, 1997, L. nunensis Pellegrin, 1929, L. camerunensis Trewavas, 1974 and L. annectens Boulenger, 1903; Dactylogyrus nachtigalensis sp. nov. and D. yassensis Musilová, Rehulková & Gelnar, 2009 from Labeo batesii Boulenger, 1911; and Dactylogyrus djimensis sp. nov. from Labeo camerunensis. Dactylogyrus sanagaensis sp. nov. is close to D. longiphalloides, D. longiphallus, D. leonis, D. marocanus, and D. dembae, however it can be easily distinguished from these species by the size of MCO. Dactylogyrus nachtigalensis sp. nov. is similar to D. dembae and D. sanagaensis sp. nov. but this new species can be mainly differentiated by the length of penis. Dactylogyrus djimensis sp. nov. mostly similar to D. omega can be differentiated from it by the penis diameter. Dactylogyrus yassensis collected from Cameroon doesn't significantly differ morphometrically from the original description, thus extends the distribution of this species to Sanaga basin. Monogenean species collected from Labeo spp. in the middle section of the Sanaga hydrosystem were classified into two morphological groups: the 'pseudanchoratus-like group' and the 'cyclocirrus-like group' newly defined herein. Phylogenetic relationships are suggested among Dactylogyrus species.

Geographic range, distribution patterns and interactions of Monogenea Van Beneden 1858, with species of native host freshwater fishes from Brazil / Distribuição geográfica, padrões de distribuição e interações de Monogenea Van Beneden 1858, com espécies de peixes hospedeiros nativos de água doce do Brasil

Abstract This paper investigated information on monogenean species using 312 scientific papers, to search for infection and geographic distribution patterns in native freshwater fish from Brazil. We used 1,698 samples of 296 fish species of 28 families distributed into Characiformes, Siluriformes, Cichliformes, Gymnotiformes, Perciformes, Mugiliformes, Osteoglossiformes and Clupeiformes, in addition to four hybrid fish. Among the hosts of the different orders and families, the greatest numbers of parasite-host associations were found for species of the families Serrasalmidae, Characidae, Loricariidae, Curimatidae and Anostomidae. The 578 species of monogeneans used in parasite-host interactions were distributed in 86 genera of six five families (Dactylogyridae, Gyrodactylidae, Diplectanidae, Microcotylidae, Ancylodiscoididae and Ancyrocephalidae), but with great predominance of Dactylogyridae species. There was variation in prevalence, intensity and abundance levels of monogeneans species among host fish species, as well as in infection sites that occurred predominantly in external organs. Positive correlations of prevalence, intensity and abundance with body length of hosts were observed. There was geographic distribution pattern of monogeneans limited mostly to two hydrographic basins those being the Amazon River and Paraná River. Just approximately 6% of potential monogeneans have been explored thus far, showing a clear need for further studies on this interesting group of parasites.

Resumo Este estudo investigou informações sobre espécies de monogenéticos, usando 312 artigos científicos para buscar padrões de infecção e distribuição geográfica em peixes nativos de água doce do Brasil. Foram utilizadas 1.698 amostras de 296 espécies de peixes de 28 famílias, distribuídas em Characiformes, Siluriformes, Cichliformes, Gymnotiformes, Perciformes, Mugiliformes, Osteoglossiformes e Clupeiformes, além de quatro peixes híbridos. Entre os hospedeiros das diferentes ordens e famílias, os maiores números de associações parasito-hospedeiro foram encontrados para espécies das famílias Serrasalmidae, Characidae, Loricariidae, Curimatidae e Anostomidae. As 578 espécies de monogenéticos, utilizadas nas interações parasito-hospedeiro, foram distribuídas em 86 gêneros de seis famílias (Dactylogyridae, Gyrodactylidae, Diplectanidae, Microcotylidae, Ancylodiscoididae e Ancyrocephalidae), mas com grande predominância de espécie de Dactylogyridae. Houve variação nos níveis de prevalência, intensidade e abundância das espécies de monogenéticos entre as espécies de peixes hospedeiros, bem como nos locais de infecção que ocorreram predominantemente em órgãos externos. Correlações positivas de prevalência, intensidade e abundância com o comprimento corporal dos hospedeiros foram observadas. Houve padrão de distribuição geográfica dos monogenéticos limitados principalmente a duas bacias hidrográficas, sendo elas o Rio Amazonas e Rio Paraná. Apenas aproximadamente 6% dos potenciais monogenéticos são conhecidos até agora, mostrando uma clara necessidade de mais estudos sobre esse interessante grupo de parasitos.

Community and infracommunities of metazoan parasites in Hemiodus unimaculatus (Hemiodontidae) from Jari River basin, a tributary of Amazon River (Brazil) / Comunidade e infracomunidades de parasitos metazoários em Hemiodus unimaculatus (Hemiodontidae) da bacia do Rio Jari, um tributário do Rio Amazonas (Brasil)

Abstract Parasites are an important part of biodiversity, and knowledge of species and their relationship with their hosts helps in monitoring an ecosystem over time. The aim of this study was to investigate the fauna of metazoan parasites in Hemiodus unimaculatus from the Jari River, in the eastern Amazon region, northern Brazil. Of the fish examined, 96.7% were parasitized by one or more species, and a total of 336 parasites such as Dactylogyridae gen. sp.1, Dactylogyridae gen. sp.2, Dactylogyridae gen. sp.3, Dactylogyridae gen. sp.4, Gyrodactilydae gen. sp., Urocleidoides sp.1, Urocleidoides sp.2, Urocleidoides sp.3, metacercariae of Digenea gen. sp., Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus, Contracaecum sp., Neoechinorhynchus sp. and Acarina gen. sp. The parasite community showed low Brillouin diversity (0.58 ± 0.29), low evenness (0.44 ± 0.21) and low species richness (7.40 ± 3.83). There was a predominance of ectoparasites, mainly monogeneans and digeneans. The parasites showed an aggregate dispersion, except for P. (S.) inopinatus, which had a random dispersion. The size of the hosts had no effect on diversity, species richness and abundance of parasites, but other factors structured the parasite community. This is the first study on the parasite community and infracommunities in H. unimaculatus.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a fauna de parasitos metazoários em Hemiodus unimaculatus do Rio Jari, na Amazônia oriental brasileira. Dos peixes examinados, 96,7% estavam parasitados por uma ou mais espécies, e um total de 336 parasitos, como Dactylogyridae gen. sp.1, Dactylogyridae gen. sp.2, Dactylogyridae gen. sp.3, Dactylogyridae gen. sp.4, Gyrodactilydae gen. sp., Urocleidoides sp.1, Urocleidoides sp.2, Urocleidoides sp.3, metacercárias de Digenea gen. sp., Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus, Contracaecum sp., Neoechinorhyncus sp. e Acarina gen. sp. A comunidade de parasitos apresentou baixa diversidade de Brillouin (0,58 ± 0,29), baixa equitabilidade (0,44 ± 0,21) e baixa riqueza de espécies (7,40 ± 3,83). Houve predominância de ectoparasitos, principalmente monogeneas e digeneas. Os parasitos apresentaram dispersão agregada, exceto P. (S.) inopinatus, que teve uma dispersão aleatória. O tamanho dos hospedeiros não teve efeito sobre a diversidade, riqueza de espécies e abundância de parasitos, mas outros fatores estruturaram a comunidade de parasitos. Este é o primeiro estudo sobre a comunidade e infracomunidades de parasitos em H. unimaculatus.

Three new species of Urocleidoides (Monogenoidea: Dactylogyridae) parasitizing characiforms (Actinopterygii: Characiformes) in Tocantins River, states of Tocantins and Maranhão, and new record for U. triangulus in Guandu River, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ABSTRACT Three new species of Urocleidoides Mizelle & Price, 1964 are described from the gills of characiform fishes in the Tocantins River and its tributaries. Urocleidoides boulengerellae sp. nov. is described from Boulengerella cuvieri (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) and differs from all its congeners by the dorsal bar with a long posteromedial projection; male copulatory organ with 2-3 counterclockwise rings and a base with a flange; an accessory piece comprising a robust Y-shaped unit and a sheath-like unit; and a highly sclerotized vaginal canal. Urocleidoides paratriangulus sp. nov., described from Psectrogaster amazonica Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889, Cyphocharax gouldingi Vari, 1992, Caenotropus labyrinthicus (Kner, 1858) and Mylesinus paucisquamatus Jégu & Santos, 1988, is most similar to Urocleidoides triangulus (Suriano, 1981) Rossin & Timi, 2016 based on the shape of the anchors and bars but differs from U. triangulus in the morphology of the projection of the dorsal bar, the number of rings of male copulatory organ, and by the smaller size of members of hook pairs 1 and 5 compared with those of the remaining pairs. Urocleidoides tocantinensis sp. nov. is easily distinguished from all other species of the genus by the morphology of the vagina, which present a vaginal vestibule with a membranous cap. Urocleidoides triangulus is reported from its type host in the Guandu River, state of Rio de Janeiro. The present study increases the number of Urocleidoides species to 37 recognized species that fit all the generic characters.

Parasitic monogenoideans of Sciades herzbergii as bioindicators of environmental quality in amazonian estuarines ecosystems / Parasitos monogenóideos de Sciades herzbergii como bioindicadores da qualidade ambiental de ecossistemas estuarinos amazônicos

This study evaluated the use of gill parasitic monogenoideans from Sciades herzbergii (Siluriformes: Ariidae) as bioindicators of environmental quality in Amazonian estuarine ecosystems. Fish were caught in the tidal channels in an impacted area - IA, near the port of São Luís and a reference area - RA, in the Caeté estuary, Bragança. The influence of the capture site and seasonality on parasite abundance, environmental variables and biometric data of hosts were verified. A total of 416 S. herzbergii specimens were analyzed. The weight and total length of fish from the RA were greater than those of the IA. The relative condition factor was influenced by seasonality. A total of 4,265 monogenoidean specimens from the following species were identified: Chauhanellus boegeri, C. susamlimae, C. velum, Calceostomella herzbergii and Dactylogyridae gen. sp. The seasonal mean parasitic abundance of C. susamlimae was significantly different, with the highest values recorded during the dry season. The mean abundance of C. herzbergii was influenced by seasonality and by the capture site. During the rainy period, the parasite indices in the RA were higher than those of IA. C. herzbergii is a bioindicator sensitive to low water quality, especially in relation to water turbidity in Amazon estuaries.(AU)

Este estudo avaliou o uso de monogenóideos parasitos das brânquias de Sciades herzbergii (Siluriformes/Ariidae) como bioindicadores de qualidade ambiental em ecossistemas estuarinos amazônicos. Os peixes foram capturados nos canais das marés em uma área impactada - IA, próxima ao porto de São Luís, e uma área de referência - RA, no estuário do Caeté, Bragança. A influência do local de captura e sazonalidade na abundância do parasita, variáveis ambientais e dados biométricos dos hospedeiros foram verificados. Um total de 416 espécimes de S. herzbergii foram analisados. O peso e o comprimento total dos peixes da RA foram maiores do que os dos IA. O fator de condição relativo foi influenciado pela sazonalidade. Um total de 4.265 espécimes de monogenóideos das seguintes espécies foram identificados: Chauhanellus boegeri, C. susamlimae, C. velum, Calceostomella herzbergii e Dactylogyridae gen. sp. A abundância parasitária média sazonal de C. susamlimae foi significativamente diferente, com os maiores valores registrados durante a estação seca. A abundância média de C. herzbergii foi influenciada pela sazonalidade e pelo local de captura. Durante o período chuvoso, os índices parasitários na RA foram superiores aos da IA. C. herzbergii é um bioindicador sensível à baixa qualidade da água, principalmente em relação à turbidez da água em estuários amazônicos.(AU)

Three new species of Urocleidoides (Monogenoidea: Dactylogyridae) parasitizing characiforms (Actinopterygii: Characiformes) in Tocantins River, states of Tocantins and Maranhão, and new record for U. triangulus in Guandu River, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Three new species of Urocleidoides Mizelle & Price, 1964 are described from the gills of characiform fishes in the Tocantins River and its tributaries. Urocleidoides boulengerellae sp. nov. is described from Boulengerella cuvieri (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) and differs from all its congeners by the dorsal bar with a long posteromedial projection; male copulatory organ with 2-3 counterclockwise rings and a base with a flange; an accessory piece comprising a robust Y-shaped unit and a sheath-like unit; and a highly sclerotized vaginal canal. Urocleidoides paratriangulus sp. nov., described from Psectrogaster amazonica Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889, Cyphocharax gouldingi Vari, 1992, Caenotropus labyrinthicus (Kner, 1858) and Mylesinus paucisquamatus Jégu & Santos, 1988, is most similar to Urocleidoides triangulus (Suriano, 1981) Rossin & Timi, 2016 based on the shape of the anchors and bars but differs from U. triangulus in the morphology of the projection of the dorsal bar, the number of rings of male copulatory organ, and by the smaller size of members of hook pairs 1 and 5 compared with those of the remaining pairs. Urocleidoides tocantinensis sp. nov. is easily distinguished from all other species of the genus by the morphology of the vagina, which present a vaginal vestibule with a membranous cap. Urocleidoides triangulus is reported from its type host in the Guandu River, state of Rio de Janeiro. The present study increases the number of Urocleidoides species to 37 recognized species that fit all the generic characters.

Three new species of Urocleidoides (Monogenoidea: Dactylogyridae) parasitizing characiforms (Actinopterygii: Characiformes) in Tocantins River, states of Tocantins and Maranhão, and new record for U. triangulus in Guandu River, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Three new species of Urocleidoides Mizelle & Price, 1964 are described from the gills of characiform fishes in the Tocantins River and its tributaries. Urocleidoides boulengerellae sp. nov. is described from Boulengerella cuvieri (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) and differs from all its congeners by the dorsal bar with a long posteromedial projection; male copulatory organ with 2-3 counterclockwise rings and a base with a flange; an accessory piece comprising a robust Y-shaped unit and a sheath-like unit; and a highly sclerotized vaginal canal. Urocleidoides paratriangulus sp. nov., described from Psectrogaster amazonica Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889, Cyphocharax gouldingi Vari, 1992, Caenotropus labyrinthicus (Kner, 1858) and Mylesinus paucisquamatus Jégu & Santos, 1988, is most similar to Urocleidoides triangulus (Suriano, 1981) Rossin & Timi, 2016 based on the shape of the anchors and bars but differs from U. triangulus in the morphology of the projection of the dorsal bar, the number of rings of male copulatory organ, and by the smaller size of members of hook pairs 1 and 5 compared with those of the remaining pairs. Urocleidoides tocantinensis sp. nov. is easily distinguished from all other species of the genus by the morphology of the vagina, which present a vaginal vestibule with a membranous cap. Urocleidoides triangulus is reported from its type host in the Guandu River, state of Rio de Janeiro. The present study increases the number of Urocleidoides species to 37 recognized species that fit all the generic characters.(AU)

A new species of Tereancistrum (Monogenea: Dactylogyridae), parasite of Prochilodus lineatus (Characiformes: Prochilodontidae) from southeast Brazil / Uma nova espécie de Tereancistrum (Monogenea: Dactylogyridae), parasito de Prochilodus lineatus (Characiformes: Prochilodontidae) do sudeste do Brasil

A new species of Tereancistrum Kritsky, Thatcher & Kayton, 1980 collected of Prochilodus lineatus gills from the Batalha River, Tietê-Batalha basin, São Paulo State, Brazil is described. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners mainly by the configuration of the ventral bar, which has an anvil-shaped characteristic with corrugated anterior projection. Tereancistrum takemotoi n. sp. is morphologically similar to T. toksonum Lizama, Takemoto & Pavanelli, 2004 in terms of their dorsal bars (Y-shaped), their dorsal anchors with divergent roots (superficial and deep) wherein their deep root rather elongated, and by the fact that they both have the male copulatory organ counterclockwise. However, only T. takemotoi n. sp. presents the male copulatory organ with 2» rings and shows undulations in the anterior margin of the dorsal bar. These undulations are absent in T. toksonum (which only has 1» rings). This is the fourth Tereancistrum species described for P. lineatus and the first described for the region from the Tietê-Batalha basin.(AU)

É descrita uma nova espécie de Tereancistrum Kritsky, Thatcher & Kayton, 1980, coletada das brânquias de Prochilodus lineatus do rio Batalha, bacia do Tietê-Batalha, estado de São Paulo, Brasil. A nova espécie pode ser diferenciada de seus congêneres, principalmente pela configuração da barra ventral, que tem o formato de bigorna e apresenta uma projeção anterior com ondulações. Tereancistrum takemotoi n. sp. é morfologicamente semelhante a T. toksonum Lizama, Takemoto & Pavanelli, 2004, em termos de suas barras dorsais (em forma de Y), suas âncoras dorsais com raízes divergentes (superficiais e profundas) sendo que a raiz profunda é bastante alongada, e pelo fato de ambos terem o órgão copulatório masculino no sentido anti-horário. No entanto, apenas T. takemotoi n. sp. apresenta o órgão copulatório masculino com 2» anéis e também exibe ondulações na margem anterior da barra dorsal, diferentemente do T. toksonum (que possui apenas 1» anel em seu órgão copulatório masculino). Essa é a quarta espécie de Tereancistrum descrita para P. lineatus e a primeira descrita para a região da bacia do Tietê-Batalha.(AU)

Haliotrema aurigae (Yamaguti, 1968) Plaisance, Bouamer & Morand, 2004, in ornamental reef fish imported into Brazil / Haliotrema aurigae (Yamaguti, 1968) Plaisance, Bouamer & Morand, 2004, em peixe ornamental de recife importado para o Brasil

More than 1.450 marine fish species are commercialized as ornamental fish and approximately 90% of these are wild-caught. Rainford's butterflyfish, Chaetodon rainfordi (McCulloch, 1923), is endemic to the western Pacific. This fish species belongs to one of the main ornamental fish families imported into Brazil. Haliotrema is a genus of the family Dactylogyridae. Species of this genus have very interesting host associations and geographic distributions. The aim of this study was to report on occurrences of exotic Haliotrema aurigae in diseased Rainford butterflyfish that were imported to Brazil. One Rainfords butterflyfish with suspected parasitic disease was euthanized and subjected to skin and gill scraping. The parasite specimens were mounted on semi-permanent slides with Hoyers solution for morphological analysis of sclerotized structures. The hard-sclerotized structures of these specimens were compared and were identified as those of Haliotrema aurigae (Yamaguti, 1968). These results emphasize the importance of implementation of correct control measures at the countrys borders, to avoid the introduction of exotic parasites. In addition, it can be emphasized that the easy adaptation of this parasite to new environments is a concern for ornamental fish farmers.(AU)

Mais de 1.450 espécies de peixes marinhos são comercializados como peixes ornamentais e, aproximadamente, 90% são extraídos na natureza. O peixe borboleta Rainford, Chaetodon rainfordi (McCulloch, 1923), é endêmico no Pacífico Ocidental. Esta espécie de peixe pertence a uma das principais famílias importadas para o Brasil. Haliotrema é um gênero da família Dactylogyridae. Espécies desse gênero têm associação com hospedeiros e distribuição geográfica. O objetivo deste estudo é relatar a ocorrência de Haliotrema aurigae exótico, em peixes-borboleta doentes, que foram importados para o Brasil. Um peixe-borboleta Rainford, suspeito de estar infectado com doença parasitária, foi eutanasiado e submetido à raspagem de pele e brânquias. As amostras foram montadas em lâminas semipermanentes com Hoyer, para análise morfológica de estruturas esclerotizadas. A morfologia e as estruturas esclerotizadas duras das amostras foram comparadas e identificadas como Haliotrema aurigae (Yamaguti, 1968). Esses resultados enfatizam a importância da implementação de medidas de controle pós-fronteira para evitar a introdução de parasitas exóticos no país. Além disso, pode-se enfatizar que a fácil adaptação do parasita a um novo ambiente é uma preocupação para os pscicultores ornamentais.(AU)

New species of Urocleidoides (Monogenoidea: Dactylogyridae) from the gills of two species of Anostomidae from the Brazilian Amazon / Novas espécies de Urocleidoides (Dactylogyridae) das brânquias de duas espécies de Anostomidae da Amazônia brasileira

Three species (2 new) of Urocleidoides are described and/or reported from the gills of Schizodon fasciatus and Laemolyta proxima (Anostomidae) from the Jari River in the eastern Brazilian Amazon. Urocleidoides jariensis n. sp. presents a sclerotized, tubular, spiral male copulatory organ (MCO) with one counterclockwise coil, a circular sclerotized tandem brim associated with the base of the MCO; a heavily sclerotized, funnel-shaped vaginal vestibule; and a broadly V-shaped ventral bar with anteromedial constriction and enlarged ends. Urocleidoides ramentacuminatus n. sp. has a sclerotized, tubular, spiral MCO with one counterclockwise coil; an accessory piece with a hook-shaped distal portion; and a dorsal anchor with a short, straight shaft; anchor point with ornamentation as sclerotized shredded filaments. Urocleidoides paradoxus is reported for the first time parasitizing S. fasciatus.(AU)

Três espécies (2 novas) de Urocleidoides são descritas e/ou reportadas das brânquias de Schizodon fasciatus e Laemolyta proxima (Anostomidae) da bacia do Rio Jari, na Amazônia oriental brasileira. Urocleidoides jariensis n. sp. apresenta um órgão copulatório masculino (OCM) convoluto, com uma volta no sentido anti-horário, uma borda em tandem esclerotizada circular, associada à base do OCM; um vestíbulo vaginal fortemente esclerotizado e em forma de funil; um canal vaginal esclerotizado na porção proximal; e uma barra ventral em forma de V com constrição anteromedial e ampliações terminais. Urocleidoides ramentacuminatus n. sp. tem um OCM convoluto com, aproximadamente, uma volta no sentido anti-horário; uma peça acessória com uma porção distal em forma de gancho; uma âncora dorsal com haste curta e reta; e ponta da âncora com ornamentação como filamentos desfiados esclerotizados. Urocleidoides paradoxus é relatada pela primeira vez parasitando S. fasciatus.(AU)

Neotropical Monogenoidea 62. Biotodomella mirospinata gen. nov., sp. nov. (Polyonchoinea: Dactylogyridae): a parasite of the gills of Biotodoma cupido (Cichliformes: Cichlidae), from the Peruvian Amazon

Biotodomella gen. nov. (Monogenoidea: Dactylogyridae) is proposed to accommodate Biotodomella mirospinata sp. nov., found on the gills of Biotodoma cupido (Heckel, 1840) (“cara bonita” or “green-streaked eartheater”), a freshwater cichlid from the Peruvian Amazon. The new genus and species differ from other Neotropical dactylogyrids in having the hooks of each hook pair well-differentiated from the remaining pairs, shafts varying in robustness, weakly sclerotized expansions at the proximal end of shaft, and a dorsal anchor with grooved shaft, bifid point. This study represents the first record of a monogenoid from a species of Biotodoma Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903.

Neotropical Monogenoidea 62. Biotodomella mirospinata gen. nov., sp. nov. (Polyonchoinea: Dactylogyridae): a parasite of the gills of Biotodoma cupido (Cichliformes: Cichlidae), from the Peruvian Amazon

Biotodomella gen. nov. (Monogenoidea: Dactylogyridae) is proposed to accommodate Biotodomella mirospinata sp. nov., found on the gills of Biotodoma cupido (Heckel, 1840) (“cara bonita” or “green-streaked eartheater”), a freshwater cichlid from the Peruvian Amazon. The new genus and species differ from other Neotropical dactylogyrids in having the hooks of each hook pair well-differentiated from the remaining pairs, shafts varying in robustness, weakly sclerotized expansions at the proximal end of shaft, and a dorsal anchor with grooved shaft, bifid point. This study represents the first record of a monogenoid from a species of Biotodoma Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903.(AU)

First record of Unibarra paranoplatensis Suriano & Incorvaia, 1995 (Dactylogyridae: Monogenea) on Sorubim lima (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae) from Brazil / Primeiro registro de Unibarra paranoplatensis Suriano & Incorvaia, 1995 (Dactylogyridae: Monogenea) em Sorubim lima (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae) do Brasil

The aim of this study was to report the first occurrence of Unibarra paranoplatensis Suriano & Incorvaia, 1995 on Sorubim lima Bloch & Schneider, 1801 from Brazil. On the gills of S. lima, U. paranoplatensis presented similar morphological and morphometric features to those described for conspecifics infesting Zungaro zungaro Humboldt, 1921 except the length, which was higher in the present study, as well as ventral bar shape that was V-shaped open, and with the upper and lower end of the rod relatively sinuous. This study expands the geographic distribution of U. paranoplatensis to Brazil, a parasite that has a wide occurrence across South America.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar a primeira ocorrência de Unibarra paranoplatensis Suriano & Incorvaia, 1995 em Sorubim lima Bloch & Schneider, 180 do Brasil. Nas brânquias de S. lima do Rio Acre, estado do Acre (Brasil), U. paranoplatensis apresentou características morfológicas e morfométricas similares àquelas descritas para Zungaro zungaro Humboldt, 1921; com exceção do comprimento que foi maior no presente estudo e formato da barra ventral que foi em forma de V aberto, com a extremidade superior e inferior da barra relativamente sinuosa. Este estudo amplia a distribuição geográfica de U. paranoplatensis para o Brasil, um parasito com distribuição na América do Sul.(AU)

Multiparasitism in gills of Metynnis lippincottianus from the environmental protection area of Curiaú river, Eastern Amazon / Multiparasitismo em brânquias de Metynnis lippincottianus da área de proteção ambiental do rio Curiaú, Amazônia Oriental

The high fish diversity of the Amazon has been the subject of study for several research projects because of the importance of its ecosystems. The Environmental Protection Area of the Curiaú River is composed of permanent and temporary lakes within the floodplain forests, favoring a rich diversity of fish species. Pratinha. (Metynnis lippincottianus) is an ornamental fish, widely distributed throughout Brazil and French Guiana. Fish parasites may reflect the environmental quality, as well as the habits of their host. Considering the importance of understanding and contributing to the expansion of studies on fish parasites, the present study aimed to investigate the gills of Metynnis lippincottianus from the Curiaú River basin in the municipality of Macapá (Eastern Amazon). A total of 200 specimens of Metynnis lippincottianus from the Curiaú River were examined and 89% of the analyzed fish were parasitized by metacercariae, Dactylogyridae gen. sp., Piscinoodinium pillulare, Trichodina sp., Henneguya sp., and Myxobolus sp. Despite this high parasitic load, body conditions were not affected. This is the first documented incidence of a species belonging to the Phylum Cnidaria: Myxozoa in Metynnis lippincottianus.(AU)

A alta diversidade ictiológica da Amazônia tem sido fonte de estudo de diversas pesquisas, por esta região amazônica englobar alguns ecossistemas importantes. A Área de Proteção Ambiental do Rio Curiaú é composta por lagos permanentes e temporários dentro das florestas de várzeas, o que favorece em uma rica diversidade de espécies de peixes. Metynnis lippincottianus é um peixe ornamental, amplamente distribuído pelo Brasil e Guiana Francesa. Os parasitos de peixes podem refletir a qualidade ambiental, assim como nos hábitos de seu hospedeiro. Considerando a importância de entender e contribuir para a expansão dos estudos sobre parasitos de peixes, o presente estudo teve como objetivo, investigar as brânquias de Metynnis lippincottianus oriundos da bacia do Rio Curiaú no município de Macapá-AP (Amazônia Oriental). Foram examinados 200 exemplares de Metynnis lippincottianus, oriundos do rio Curiaú, sendo que 89% dos peixes analisados estavam parasitados por parasitos diversos: Piscinoodinium pillulare, Trichodina sp., Henneguya sp., Myxobolus sp., monogenoide da família Dactylogyridae e metacercárias. Apesar dessa alta carga parasitária, as condições corporais não foram afetadas. Esta é a primeira ocorrência de espécies do filo Cnidaria: Myxozoa em Metynnis lippincottianus.(AU)

Parasitic fauna of Hyphessobrycon takasei and Hyphessobrycon amapaensis (Osteichthyes: Characidae), ornamental fish of two basins from Amapá state, Brazil

This study compared the parasites fauna of Hyphessobrycontakasei and H. amapaensisfrom hydrographic basins in Amapá state, Brazil. Of the 42 H. takasei examined, 95.2% were parasitized by one or more species such as Dactylogyridae gen. sp., encysted metacercariae of digenean, adults and larvae of Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus and larvae of Camallanus sp. A total of 224 parasites were collected from H.takasei, and there was a dominance of nematode species and dispersion pattern aggregated of parasites. The species richness of parasites varied of 0 to 3 species, Brillouin index of 0-0.97 and evenness of 0-0.70. Of the 32 specimens of H. amapaensis examined, 28.1% were parasitized by Camallanus sp. larvae, which presented random dispersion pattern. For H. takasei, no correlation of host length with Brillouin diversity and species richness of parasites was found. The presence of these nematode species and metacercariae of digenean indicates that these fish may act as intermediate hosts. This is the first study to gather information about the parasite fauna of these endemic fish from the eastern Amazon, providing records that contribute new reports on occurrence of parasite species in new localities. This study on parasites of H. takasei and H. amapaensis may help prevent the introduction of parasites in other regions of the country, as well as in other countries due to aquarium fish.Since the ornamental fish exportation from the Brazil is largely dominated by wild Amazonian species, biosecurity export conditions should be require all exported fish to be inspected and certified to show no clinical signs of parasite and diseases. Lastly, this knowledge on the parasitic epidemiology may help improve the health and quality of these fish being exported from the Amazon region, reducing losses on all stages of this production chain.

Fish parasite diversity in the Amambai river, State Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil / Diversidade dos parasitas de peixes do rio Amambai, Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil

This study aimed to describe the diversity of fish parasites in the Amambai River, in theMato Grosso do Sul State, and generate information to facilitate studies of the biotic integrity of the region.During the period of September 2015 and July 2015, 48 specimens of 11 species of fish were analyzed forparasites. A total of 56.25% of the fish sampled from the Amambai River were infected with one or moremetazoan species. A total of 21,514 parasite specimens belonging to 24 different species we found; theywere distributed among six groups: Acanthocephala (Neoechinorhynchida), Cestoda (Proteocephalidea),Crustacea (Ergasilidae), Digenea (Cladorchiidae, Dadaytrema), Monogenea (Dactylogyridae) and Nematoda(Atractidae, Cucullanidae, Camallanidae, Rhabdochonidae). Of these, a monogenean, Mymarothecium sp.and four nematodes Cucullanus sp.; Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus Travassos, Artigas, andPereira, 1928; Rabdochona acuminate (Molin, 1860); and Rondonia rondoni Travassos, 1920 were recordedfor the first time on new hosts. This is the first work to gather information about the parasite fauna of fishfrom Amambai River in the Mato Grosso do Sul State, and provides records that contribute new reports ofthe occurrence of parasites in new locations.(AU)

Este estudo teve por objetivo descrever a diversidade dos parasitos de peixes do rio Amambai,Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, a fim de gerar informações que possam servir como subsídios para estudosde integridade biótica da região. Entre o período de setembro de 2014 e julho de 2015 foram coletados eanalisados 48 espécimes de peixes, pertencentes a 11 espécies. No rio Amambai, no período estudado, umtotal de 56,25% dos peixes estavam parasitados por pelo menos uma espécie de metazoário. Foramencontrados 21.514 espécimes de parasitos pertencentes a 24 espécies diferentes, distribuídos em seisgrupos: Acanthocephala (Neoechinorhynchida), Cestoda (Proteocephalidea), Crustacea (Ergasilidae),Digenea (Cladorchiidae, Dadaytrema), Monogenea (Dactylogyridae) e Nematoda (Atractidae, Cucullanidae,Camallanidae, Rhabdochonidae). Destes, um Monogenea, Mymarothecium sp. e quatro Nematoda –Cucullanus sp.; Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus Travassos, Artigas, and Pereira, 1928; Rabdochonaacuminate (Molin, 1860); e Rondonia rondoni Travassos, 1920 foram registrados pela primeira vez em novoshospedeiros. Este é o primeiro trabalho que reúne informações sobre a fauna parasitária de peixesprovenientes do rio Amambai, no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, onde os registros ampliam a lista denovos relatos de ocorrência de parasitos em novas localidades.(AU)

Fish parasite diversity in the Amambai river, State Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil / Diversidade dos parasitas de peixes do rio Amambai, Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil

This study aimed to describe the diversity of fish parasites in the Amambai River, in theMato Grosso do Sul State, and generate information to facilitate studies of the biotic integrity of the region.During the period of September 2015 and July 2015, 48 specimens of 11 species of fish were analyzed forparasites. A total of 56.25% of the fish sampled from the Amambai River were infected with one or moremetazoan species. A total of 21,514 parasite specimens belonging to 24 different species we found; theywere distributed among six groups: Acanthocephala (Neoechinorhynchida), Cestoda (Proteocephalidea),Crustacea (Ergasilidae), Digenea (Cladorchiidae, Dadaytrema), Monogenea (Dactylogyridae) and Nematoda(Atractidae, Cucullanidae, Camallanidae, Rhabdochonidae). Of these, a monogenean, Mymarothecium sp.and four nematodes – Cucullanus sp.; Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus Travassos, Artigas, andPereira, 1928; Rabdochona acuminate (Molin, 1860); and Rondonia rondoni Travassos, 1920 – were recordedfor the first time on new hosts. This is the first work to gather information about the parasite fauna of fishfrom Amambai River in the Mato Grosso do Sul State, and provides records that contribute new reports ofthe occurrence of parasites in new locations.

Este estudo teve por objetivo descrever a diversidade dos parasitos de peixes do rio Amambai,Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, a fim de gerar informações que possam servir como subsídios para estudosde integridade biótica da região. Entre o período de setembro de 2014 e julho de 2015 foram coletados eanalisados 48 espécimes de peixes, pertencentes a 11 espécies. No rio Amambai, no período estudado, umtotal de 56,25% dos peixes estavam parasitados por pelo menos uma espécie de metazoário. Foramencontrados 21.514 espécimes de parasitos pertencentes a 24 espécies diferentes, distribuídos em seisgrupos: Acanthocephala (Neoechinorhynchida), Cestoda (Proteocephalidea), Crustacea (Ergasilidae),Digenea (Cladorchiidae, Dadaytrema), Monogenea (Dactylogyridae) e Nematoda (Atractidae, Cucullanidae,Camallanidae, Rhabdochonidae). Destes, um Monogenea, Mymarothecium sp. e quatro Nematoda –Cucullanus sp.; Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus Travassos, Artigas, and Pereira, 1928; Rabdochonaacuminate (Molin, 1860); e Rondonia rondoni Travassos, 1920 – foram registrados pela primeira vez em novoshospedeiros. Este é o primeiro trabalho que reúne informações sobre a fauna parasitária de peixesprovenientes do rio Amambai, no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, onde os registros ampliam a lista denovos relatos de ocorrência de parasitos em novas localidades.

First study on communities of parasites in Triportheus rotundatus, a Characidae fish from the Amazon River system (Brazil) / Primeiro estudo sobre as comunidades parasitárias de Triportheus rotundatus, um Characidae do sistema Rio Amazonas (Brasil)

This study was the first investigation on the parasites of Triportheus rotundatus, a Characiformes fish from the Amazon, in Brazil. All the fish collected (100%) in a tributary from the Amazon River system were infected by one or more parasite species. The mean species richness of parasites was 4.9 ± 0.9, the Brillouin index was 0.39 ± 0.16, the evenness was 0.24 ± 0.09 and the Berger-Parker dominance was 0.81 ± 0.13. A total of 1316 metazoan parasites were collected, including Anacanthorus pithophallus, Anacanthorus furculus, Ancistrohaptor sp. (Dactylogyridae), Genarchella genarchella (Derogenidae), Posthodiplostomum sp. (Diplostomidae), Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus (Camallanidae), Echinorhynchus paranensis (Echinorhynchidae) and Ergasilus sp. (Ergasilidae), but monogenoideans were the dominant parasites. These parasites presented an aggregate dispersion pattern, except for P. (S.) inopinatus, which showed a random dispersion pattern. The body conditions of the hosts were not affected by the parasitism levels. This first report of these parasites for T. rotundatus indicates that the presence of ectoparasites and endoparasites was due to hosts behavior and availability of infective stages in the environment, and this was discussed.(AU)

Este estudo foi a primeira investigação sobre os parasitos de Triportheus rotundatus, um Characiformes da Amazônia, no Brasil. Todos os peixes coletados (100%) em um afluente do sistema Rio Amazonas estavam infectados por uma ou mais espécies de parasitos. A riqueza média de espécies de parasitos foi 4,9 ± 0,9, índice de Brillouin 0.39 ± 0,16, equitabilidade 0,24 ± 0,09 e a dominância de Berger-Parker foi 0,81 ± 0,13. Um total de 1.316 parasitos metazoários foram coletados, incluindo Anacanthorus pithophallus, Anacanthorus furculus, Ancistrohaptor sp. (Dactylogyridae), Genarchella genarchella (Derogenidae), Posthodiplostomum sp. (Diplostomidae), Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus (Camallanidae), Echinorhynchus paranensis (Echinorhynchidae) e Ergasilus sp. b(Ergasilidae), mas monogenoideas foram os parasitos dominantes. Estes parasitos apresentaram padrão de dispersão agregado, com exceção de P. (S.) inopinatus, que mostrou padrão de dispersão randômico. As condições corporais dos hospedeiros não foram afetadas pelos níveis de parasitismo. Este primeiro relato desses parasitos em T. rotundatus indica que a presença de ectoparasitos e endoparasitos foi devido ao comportamento dos hospedeiros e disponibilidade de estágios infectantes no ambiente, e isso foi discutido.(AU)