Impact of Ectoparasites on Length-Weight Ratio and Condition Factor of Cultured Fish Species in the West Region of Cameroon

Aims: This study aims to analyse the effect of ectoparasite infections on length-weight relationships and condition factor of cultured fishes in the West region of Cameroon.Study Design: A stratified cross-sectional study was used to select fish farms and individual fish per farm.Place and Duration of Study: Fish farms in the West region of Cameroon between December 2018 and December 2019.Methodology: Sampled fishes were identified and examined from ectoparasites and pathologies according to standard procedures.Their lengths and weights were measured to determine their Original Research Article