Acanthocephalus ranae (Echinorhynchidae) infecting Rhinella icterica (Bufonidae) in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Abstract:

The aim of this study was to identify intestinal parasites in the yellow cururu toad-Rhinella icterica (Anura: Bufonidae)-in the urban region of Lages, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Sixteen specimens of Rhinella icterica were collected from July to October 2010. The toads were necropsied for removal of the intestine. Stools were collected and processed by spontaneous sedimentation and the whole length of the intestine was examined. All of the toads presented eggs in their feces and the adult form of Acanthocephalus ranae was detected in the intestine of 100% of the toads. This is the first report of this species in the state of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil.

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2013

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