Helminths of the Canadian toad, Bufo hemiophrys (Amphibia: Anura), from Alberta, Canada

J Parasitol. 1998 Jun;84(3):617-8.

Abstract

Forty adult Bufo hemiophrys from Alberta, Canada, were examined for helminths. Four species were found: a trematode, Gorgoderina simplex, and 3 nematodes, Cosmocercoides variabilis, Oswaldocruzia pipiens, and Rhabdias americanus. Rhabdias americanus had the highest prevalence of helminths (73%); C. variabilis had the highest mean intensity (26+/-33 SD). Bufo hemiophrys represents a new host record for each species of helminth.

MeSH terms

  • Alberta / epidemiology
  • Animals
  • Bufonidae / parasitology*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Nematoda / classification*
  • Nematode Infections / epidemiology
  • Nematode Infections / parasitology
  • Nematode Infections / veterinary*
  • Prevalence
  • Trematoda / classification*
  • Trematode Infections / epidemiology
  • Trematode Infections / parasitology
  • Trematode Infections / veterinary*