Ichthyophonus
ALSO KNOWN AS: Ichthyophoniasis
Ichthyophonus is a mesomycetozoean parasite causing systemic infections in fish. Infected fish may exhibit lethargy, skin ulcers, and granulomatous lesions in internal organs.
Distribution: Worldwide in both freshwater and marine environments
Detection Methods: Histopathology, microscopic examination of affected tissues
Hosts: Various fish species, including herring, salmon, and trout
Target Tissue: Internal organs, muscles
Ichthyophonus Growing in Dead Host Tissue
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Histological Image Showing Muscle Tissue Infected with Ichthyophonus
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