Impact ID6052
Impact TypeDisease/Parasite/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionCultured bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) can host the gill-damaging Lernaea cyprinacea, known as anchorworm. The parasite was also found in channel catfish being cultured with bighead carp.
Reference20581
Cost 
LocationArkansas, USA

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