Haemogregarina sp.
ALSO KNOWN AS: None specific
Haemogregarina are blood parasites transmitted by leeches and other vectors. They infect red blood cells, potentially leading to anemia and reduced vitality in fish.
Distribution: Found in tropical and temperate aquatic environments
Detection Methods: Blood smear examination under a microscope
Hosts: Freshwater and marine fish, amphibians, and reptiles
Target tissue: Blood cells