Macrognathus siamensis
Macrognathus siamensis
(Spotfin Spiny Eel)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID2205
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionMacrognathus siamensis was found to be infected with the disease Gnathostomiasis, which is caused by Gnathostoma spinigerum. This disease is infectious to many invertebrates including Humans, fish, frogs, birds, and mammals.
Reference33611
Great Lakes RegionNo
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