IDENTIFIKASI PARASIT PADA IKAN KERAPU SUNU, PLECTROPOMUS LEOPARDUS
ABSTRACT: This research aimed
to identify, analyze and determine the prevalence rate and dominance index of
parasites on grouper (Plectropomus leopardus) landed at Bahu Beach. The number
of samples used was 20 fishes measuring 230,68-490,10 g in weight and 24-29 cm
in length. Ectoparasites were observer in mucus, fin, and gill while
endoparasites were observed in peritoneal cavity and intestine of fish.
Parasites invested grouper were Lernaeocera branchialis, Unitubulotestis sardae
Acanthochondria cornuta, Mirasidium Schistosomatium douthiti, Argulus sp
and Gnathia maxillaris. All the parasites
were found in fish gill and only one species in the mucus. Prevalence rate of
parasites was 40%. Based on parasite
species, prevalence rate of
Unitubulotestis sardae was 20%, Acanthochondria cornuta 10%, Gnathia
maxillaries 10%, Lernaeocera branchilia 5%, Mirasidium Schistosomatium douthiti
5% and Argulus sp 5%. Parasites infected
grouper dominated by three species namely Unitubulotestis sardae,
Acanthochondria cornuta, and Gnathia maxillaris in which all the species were
dominant in the gill.
Penulis: Kristian Sauyai,
Sammy N.J Longdong, Magdalena E.F Kolopita
Kode Jurnal: jpperikanandd140104
