Nematodes associated with Iguana iguana (Linnaeus, 1758) (Squamata, Iguanidae) in Semi-arid areas of Northeastern Brazil

作者：Teles D A^*; Brito S V; Teixeira A A M; Ribeiro S C; Araujo Filho J A; Lima V F; Pereira A M A; Almeida W O

来源：Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2017, 77(3): 514-518.

DOI：10.1590/1519-6984.17615

• helminths
• Green Iguana
• parasitism
• Caatinga domain

Nematodes were analyzed in Iguana iguana, a large lizard Iguanidae that is widely distributed throughout the Americas. The aims of the study were investigate the helminths associated with the lizard, I. iguana in semi-arid areas of northeastern Brazil and analyze the parasitological indices (prevalence, and mean intensity of infection). A total of 18 specimens of I. iguana were examined (8 males and 10 females). The overall prevalence of infection was 66.6% (12/18), while in males, it was 75% (6/8) and in females, 60% (6/10). Iguana iguana was identified as a new host for Physaloptera sp., Atractis sp., Piratuba sp. and Subulura sp. This registered contributes to the knowledge of helminth diversity associated with this host.

• 出版日期2017-8