3 results for Heterosporis sutherlandae (a microsporidian parasite)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Geographic Location Reference
8506 Heterosporis sutherlandae Disease/Parasite/Toxicity Anecdotal N/A Heterosporis sutherlandae has been isolated from several native Great Lakes species including walleye (Sander vitreus), northern pike (Esox lucius), burbot (Lota lota), mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdi), slimy sculpin (C. cognatus), pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus), and yellow perch (Perca flavensis). Yellow perch is the only species in which impacts have been realized. 31846
8507 Heterosporis sutherlandae Disease/Parasite/Toxicity Anecdotal N/A The prevalence of Heterosporis sutherlandae in Great Lakes yellow perch can range between 5% and 30%, with the majority of infections at 20%. 16339
8508 Heterosporis sutherlandae Disease/Parasite/Toxicity Anecdotal N/A Laboratory-based infections of Heterosporis sp. have been observed in Great Lakes native species, including channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), and white sucker (Catostomus commersonii). The latter two species are less susceptible and experience much less muscle damage than the catfish. 31846

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