This genus of tapeworms infects various freshwater and marine fish species, causing intestinal damage, malnutrition, and stunted growth.
Distribution: Found worldwide in both marine and freshwater environments
Detection Methods: Gross pathology / Gross clinical signs
Hosts: Freshwater and marine fish, including cyprinids and salmonids
Target tissue: Intestine
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