An annotated checklist of Acanthocephala from Australian fish

Smales, L.R.; Weaver, H.J.

Zootaxa 3985(3): 349-374

2015


ISSN/ISBN: 1175-5326
PMID: 26250039
Document Number: 682824
Thirty one genera, comprising 58 named species, 15 undetermined species and nine species known only as cystacanths from paratenic fish hosts were found infesting 144 marine, esturine and freshwater species of fish from Australian and Australian Antarctic waters. Host habitats are given and the distribution and records of the acanthocephalans are given. A key to these parasites at the generic level is provided.

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