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
