First report of helminth parasitizing <i>Trachycephalus typhonius</i> (Anura: Hylidae) from Northeastern Argentina

Two species of nematodes, <i>Rhabdias</i> cf. <i>elegans</i> (Rhabdiasidae) and <i>Aplectana hylambatis</i> (Cosmocercidae), were recovered from the lungs and intestine of <i>Trachycephalus typhonius</i> (Anura: Hylidae) captured in Formosa Province, A...

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Autores principales:	Draghi, Regina, Lunaschi de Redolatti, Lía Inés, Drago, Fabiana Beatriz
Formato:	Articulo
Lenguaje:	Inglés
Publicado:	2015
Materias:	Ciencias Naturales Aplectana hylambatis Formosa Province Rhabdias cf. Elegans Veined tree frog
Acceso en línea:	http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/86145
Aporte de:	SEDICI (UNLP) de Universidad Nacional de La Plata

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Sumario:	Two species of nematodes, <i>Rhabdias</i> cf. <i>elegans</i> (Rhabdiasidae) and <i>Aplectana hylambatis</i> (Cosmocercidae), were recovered from the lungs and intestine of <i>Trachycephalus typhonius</i> (Anura: Hylidae) captured in Formosa Province, Argentina. Morphological and morphometric data of both species are provided, and previous records of <i>Rhabdias</i> spp. in the Neotropical region are summarized. The finding of <i>Rhabdias</i> cf. <i>elegans</i> constitutes the first record of this genus in the Formosa Province, and the finding of <i>A. hylambatis</i> represents the first record of this species as a parasite of hylid frogs, and the first report in Formosa Province. <i>Trachycephalus typhonius</i> represents a new host for both parasites.