Bolbophorus damnificus
The digenean trematode parasite Bolbophorus damnificus infects commercial channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus, and causes lower feed consumption, reduced growth, and death. The parasite has a complex life cycle, and fish become infected by stages released from the marsh rams-horn snail, Planorbella trivolvis.
Distribution: Freshwater environments, particularly in catfish aquaculture
Detection Methods: Microscopic exam – wet mount, Microscopic exam – histology
Hosts: Channel catfish
Target Tissue: Muscle
