Spinitectus

Spinitectus are parasitic nematodes found in the digestive tract of salmonids. These worms possess rings of anchoring spines on their anterior (head) end. In heavy infestations, the cumulative tissue damage from these hooks can lead to injury in the host fish.

Distribution: Found in salmonid populations worldwide
Hosts: Salmonids
Detection Methods: Gross pathology / gross clinical signs
Target tissue: Viscera