Description of Pseudobenedenia galindezensis sp. n. (Monopisthocotyla: Capsalidae) from the skin of Notothenia coriiceps off the coastal waters of Galindez Island, West Antarctica

Key Points

• Pseudobenedenia galindezensis represents a newly identified species from the skin of Notothenia coriiceps.
• The identification was based on morphological characteristics observed in specimens collected off Galindez Island.
• Observational analysis involved examining the host fish for signs of parasitism and ecological interactions.
• Highlights the need for further research on marine ecosystems and the diversity of parasites in cold waters.