Diaphanocephalus galeatus (Nematoda: Diaphanocephalidae), parasiteof Salvator merianae (Squamata: Teiidae) in southern Brazil

Authors

  • Thainá Dutra-Vieira Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
  • Fabiana Fedatto-Bernardon Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
  • Gertrud Müller Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmb.2016.04.010

Keywords:

Argentine Black and White tegu, Reptiles, Nematodes, Parasitological indexes

Abstract

The gastrointestinal tract of 20 Argentine black and white tegu Salvator merianae, was examined in search of nematodes. The diaphanocephalid nematode Diaphanocephalus galeatus was identified with a prevalence of 80%. This work contributes to the knowledge of the host’s helminth diversity, being the first record in southern Brazil, and presents unpublished photographic records of the species.

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Published

2016-06-13

How to Cite

Dutra-Vieira, T., Fedatto-Bernardon, F., & Müller, G. (2016). Diaphanocephalus galeatus (Nematoda: Diaphanocephalidae), parasiteof Salvator merianae (Squamata: Teiidae) in southern Brazil. Revista Mexicana De Biodiversidad, 87(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmb.2016.04.010

Issue

Vol. 87 No. 2 (2016): junio

Section

NOTAS CIENTÍFICAS (cancelada desde 2017)