Capillaria

ALSO KNOWN AS: None

Capillaria is a nematode worm found commonly in coastal salmonids, including coastal cutthroat. It is not usually regarded as a health problem for these fish.

Capillaria is not transmissable to humans or other mammals.

Distribution: Various aquatic environments

Detection Methods: Gross pathology / gross clinical signs

Hosts: Various fish species

Target Tissue: Viscera