Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasite of Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticuswas carried at Biu Dam.

Materials and Methods: Samples were collected for the period of four months (August – November, 2023) and the experiment was carried our using standard scientific methods.

Results: The results revealed that seven parasites belonging to four taxas namely; Cestodes (Diphyllobothrum latum, Taenia saginata), Nematodes (Ancylostoma piscium, Dactylogyrus vastator, Capilliria hepatica), Trematodes (Heterophyes heterophyes) and Protozoan (Trypanosome chagasi) were identified. Prevalence of nematodes was more than other taxas during the period of this study.

Conclusion: It was concluded that overall prevalence of parasites was recorded higher in Oreochromis niloticus. Clarias garienpinus recorded the highest prevalence of protozoan, trematodes and a species of nematodes Ancylostoma piscium throughout the period, while Oreochromis niloticuswas observed to have higher nematodes such as Dactylogyrus vastator, Capilliria hepatica, and cestodes.

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