Plagioporus sp.

Plagioporus species are trematode parasites that infect freshwater fish. They have complex life cycles involving mollusks as intermediate hosts and fish as definitive hosts. Adult flukes typically inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of fish, where they may cause damage to the intestinal lining, potentially leading to malnutrition or secondary infections.

Distribution: Freshwater environments; specific distribution depends on the species.
Hosts: Freshwater fish species; specific host range varies by Plagioporus species.
Detection Methods: Microscopic examination; histological analysis.
Target Tissue: Gastrointestinal tract.