This analysis describes parasites, revealing A. japonicus morphology in fish models, indicating a need for broader ecological studies.
Specimens of freshwater fishlice were collected from the body surface of two species of cyprinids, Japanese koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) and goldfish (Carassius auratus), in Iloilo, Philippines. The parasites were identified as adult male and female Argulus japonicus. Although A. japonicus has been reported from cyprinids and other freshwater fishes worldwide including the Philippines, this is the first record of A. japonicus from C. carpio and C. auratus in the Philippines. This study provides a complete description of the species in the country. Argulus japonicus may have become established in the Philippines in years but because of the dearth of related studies in the country, further research on its biology, ecology, pathogenicity, and host-parasite relationship is warranted.
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