Leuciscus persidis as Iranian endemic fish in Kaftar lake and its headwaters (Mesopotamian subregion, Kor-Neiriz basin and Shadkam river) has been infected with a species of Dactylogyrus sphyrna. Comparison of collected parasites with Euro-Asian subregion showed that the similarity of them is more than their differences, although a little difference between them was observed. In this paper also introduce of Dactylogyrus sphyrna parasite to the new host is discussed.
Jalali B, Barzegar M, Shamsi S. Occurrence and description of Dactylogyrus sphyrna Linstow, 1878 (Monogenea: Dactylogyride) on the gills of and Iranian endemic fish Leucisucs persidis Coad, 1981 as a new host. IJFS 2000; 2 (2) :71-76 URL: http://jifro.ir/article-1-3181-en.html