Table 2 The prevalence and mean intensity of Contracaecum larvae relative to fish species
Fish species | No. of examined fish | No. of infected fish | Prevalence % | No. parasite in each fish | Mean intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
O. niloticus | 73 | 26 | 35.6 | 15–50 | 0.6–1.9 |
T. galilaea | 712 | 1 | 0.14 | 4 | 4 |
H. forskhalii | 35 | 29 | 82 | 150–300 | 5.1–10.3 |
L. niloticus | 85 | 85 | 100 | 15–350 | 0.17–4.12 |