Bothriocephalus acheilognathi

ALSO KNOWN AS: Asian Fish Tapeworm

A highly invasive tapeworm species that infects freshwater fish, causing weight loss, intestinal blockage, and reduced growth rates. It is commonly found in aquaculture and wild fish populations.

Distribution: Global, especially in warm freshwater systems

Detection Methods: Gross pathology / Gross clinical signs

Hosts: Freshwater fish, particularly cyprinids (e.g., carp)

Target tissue: Intestine