Two new species of Gyrodactylus von Nordmann, 1832 (Monogenea: Gyrodactylidae) parasitizing Girardinichthys multiradiatus (Cyprinodontiformes: Goodeidae), an endemic freshwater fish from central Mexico.
Gyrodactylus mexicanus n. sp. and Gyrodactylus lamothei n. sp. are described from the fins and skin of Girardinichthys multiradiatus, an endemic freshwater fish from central Mexico. Gyrodactylus mexicanus is compared to other Gyrodactylus species that parasitize Fundulus spp., the phylogenetically closest group to the Goodeidae from North America. Gyrodactylus mexicanus is distinguished by having large anchors with well-developed superficial roots, enlarged hooks with a proximally disrupted shank (ligament), and a ventral bar with 2 poorly developed anterolateral projections and a small medial process. Gyrodactylus lamothei is distinguished from G. mexicanus and from other species of Gyrodactylus on the North American continent by having anchors with a sclerite on the superficial root and robust hooks with a straight shaft and a recurved point.
Mendoza-Palmero
Carlos A
CA
Laboratorio de Helmintología, Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Apartado Postal 70-153, C.P. 04510, DF Mexico. cmpamtheus@yahoo.es
Sereno-Uribe
Ana L
AL
Salgado-Maldonado
Guillermo
G
D000818:Animals; D003532:Cyprinodontiformes / Q000469:parasitology*; D005393:Fish Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D005618:Fresh Water; D008800:Mexico; D010986:Platyhelminths / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification*; D012867:Skin / Q000469:parasitology; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014201:Trematode Infections / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*