Emerging Topics in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management pp 58-69
Editors: Dr.R. S. Khoiyangbam
Dr. Ch. Raghumani Singh (2025)
ISBN: 978-93-94174-59-7
Chapter 6
Importance of Acanthocephalan parasite of genus Pallisentis (Van Cleave, 1928) in freshwater fish Channa punctata (Bloch) from Sone Beel, Assam
Ngasepam Romen Singh*
Department of Zoology, Kumbi College, Kumbi-795113, Manipur, India
M. Shomorendra
Department of Zoology, Thambal Marik College, Oinam, Oinam-795134, Manipur, India
Devashish Kar
Division of Wetlands, Fishery Science and Aquaculture, Department of Life Science & Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar - 788011, Assam, India
Abstract
The chapter highlights the importance of helminth parasites and their roles in aquaculture and fishery science. Proper management practices, including regular monitoring, sanitation, and treatment when necessary, are essential for controlling endo-parasite infections in fish populations. Additionally, proper cooking or freezing of fish intended for human consumption can help prevent the transmission of certain parasites to humans. An acanthocephalan parasite of the genus, Pallisentis is identified from the freshwater fish Channa punctata (Bloch) from Sone Beel in Assam. Out of 379 fish specimens examined, 45 Pallisentis specimens were recovered from 26 fish specimens. Of these, 15 male (10.56 %, 2) fish specimens were infected with 30 parasites and 11 female (4.64 %, 1.36) with 15 parasites. The species include Pallisentis pandei, Pallisentis colisai, Pallisentis allahabadi, Pallisentis indica and Pallisentis croftoni. The taxonomic observations of the identified species are briefly discussed. Fish play an essential role in the economy of Assam. Mortality of fishes occurs due to heavy infestation of parasites. Therefore, the present work investigates the prevalence and intensity and taxonomical observations of Pallisentis sp. infection in the freshwater fish Channa punctata (Bloch).
Keywords
Helminths, Acanthocephalan, Channa punctatus, Pallisentis, Transmission
Cite this Chapter: Ngasepam Romen Singh, M. Shomorendra and Devashish Kar. 2025. Importance of Acanthocephalan parasite of genus Pallisentis (Van Cleave, 1928) in freshwater fish Channa punctata, (Bloch) from Sone Beel, Assam. In: R. S. Khoiyangbam and Ch. Raghumani Singh (Eds.), Emerging Topics in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management. Excellent Publishers, India. pp. 58-69. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/978-93-94174-59-7_6
