Brooklynella hostilis
| Brooklynella hostilis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukarya |
| (unranked): | SAR |
| (unranked): | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Ciliophora |
| Class: | Phyllopharyngea |
| Order: | Dysteriida |
| Family: | Hartmannulidae |
| Genus: | Brooklynella |
| Species: | B. hostilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brooklynella hostilis Lom & Nigrelli, 1970 | |
Brooklynella hostilis is a parasite of marine fish, found in wild fish, farmed fish and aquariums.[1] In marine aquariums, it is most commonly found in clownfish.[2] It feeds on dead skin cells and can cause severe damage to gills.[3]
B. hostilis is kidney-bean shaped, and approximately 60–80 μm long,[1] with bands of cilia.[4]
The parasite spreads rapidly, and can easily transfer to a new host increasing the probability of cross contamination.[5]
Affected fish have a gray discoloration, and may breath abnormally fast or abnormally slow.[4] It can cause sloughing of skin, and congestion of the gills.[6]
Formalin is an effective treatment.[4]
References
- 1 2 Calado, R; Olivotto, I; Planas Oliver, M; Holt, JG, eds. (2017). "Chapter 19.2.4: Brooklynella hostilis". Marine Ornamental Species Aquaculture. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781119307013.
- ↑ http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/ichparasiticdiseases/a/aabrooklynella.htm
- ↑ Roberts, RJ (2012). Fish Pathology (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. p. 310. ISBN 9781118222966.
- 1 2 3 Mitchell, M; Tully, TN, Jr. (2015). Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 26. ISBN 9780323243551.
- ↑ http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-15615.html
- ↑ Colorni, A; Diamant, A (2014). Woo, PTK; Bruno Gregory, DW, eds. Diseases and disorders of finfish in cage culture (2nd ed.). CAB books. p. 166. ISBN 9781780642079.
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