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Distribution Extension and New Host Record: Mothocya renardi parasitizing Scomberoides commersonnianus from Dholai Fishing Harbour, Northwest Coast of India

Author: R.V. Borichangar, M.R. Patel, D.P. Kotadiya, J.N. Parmar, J.B. Patel and S.K. Bharda

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Abstract

Isopod infestations inflict substantial losses on fish populations, causing harm ranging from adult mortality and stunted juvenile growth to the premature death of young fish. Among isopods, the Cymothoidae family stands out as the most parasitic on marine fish, with all its species being obligate parasites. This study reports the prevalence of Mothocya renardi infestations in Scomberoides commersonnianus from Dholai fishing harbour, Gujarat, on the northwest coast of India. Samples collected from the harbour revealed the presence of M. renardi ectoparasites, primarily located ventral to the gill filaments and within the buccal cavity of the host fish. Previous studies have reported the species from Needlefishes, this is the first report from Talang Queenfish (S. commersonnianus) from Dholai Fishing Harbour, northwest coast of India

Keywords

Mothocya renardi, Talang queenfish, Dholai Fishing Harbour, Parasitic infestations

Conclusion

In conclusion, the observation of Mothocya renardi infesting a Scomberoides commersonnianus at the Dholai fishing harbor in northwest India highlights a new host-parasite relationship within the region. While previous studies primarily focused on Mothocya renardi infestations in other host species, particularly Strongylura leiura, this report expands our understanding by documenting infestation in a carangid fish species. Further research is needed to elucidate the prevalence and impact of Mothocya renardi across different fish families and geographical regions

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R.V. Borichangar, M.R. Patel, D.P. Kotadiya, J.N. Parmar, J.B. Patel and S.K. Bharda (2024). Distribution Extension and New Host Record: Mothocya renardi parasitizing Scomberoides commersonnianus from Dholai Fishing Harbour, Northwest Coast of India. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(3): 198-201.