A Survey on Endo-parasites in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus linnaeus, 1758) in Zobe Reservoir, Katsina State
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Endo-parasit, Survey, Nile Tilapia, Zobe Reservoir, Katsina
Abstract
This survey investigated the prevalence and diversity of endo-parasites in Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758), commonly known as Nile Tilapia, within Zobe Reservoir, Katsina State. A total of 108 live Nile Tilapia fish were collected from artisanal fishermen from the three major landing sites on the reservoir. The fish were identified and separated based on their sex before being transferred live to the Fish Biology laboratory, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State for further evaluation. The study employed a comprehensive approach to assess the parasitic load in the fish population, focusing on identifying various endo-parasitic species and evaluating their distribution patterns. Sampling techniques and laboratory analyses were employed to generate the data on the occurrence, intensity, and diversity of endo-parasites. The fish were dissected and the guts were removed for examination of the gastrointestinal helminths. A total of 63 helminths were collected from the 52 infected fish. The helminths belong to nematode, digeans and trematodes groups with trematodes dominating with 46.03 % abundance. The findings contribute valuable insights into the health status of the Nile Tilapia population in Zobe Reservoir, providing important information for fisheries management, aquaculture practices, and environmental conservation efforts in the region.
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Abdullahi, B.A., Dasuki, A. and Dauda, A.B (2024). Comparison of Fuelwoods Efficiency and Keeping Quality of Bagrus bajad (Fabricius, 1775) Smoked with Different Wood Types. Nigerian Journal of Fisheries 21(1): 2803-2809
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Biu, A.A. Diyaware, M.Y. Yakaka, W. and Joseph,E. (2014). Survey of parasites infesting the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) from Lake Alau, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 2(2): 6-12.
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Imam, T. S. and Dewu, R. A. (2010). Survey of Piscine ecto and intestinal parasites of Clarias sp.sold at Galadima road fish market, Kano metropolis, Nigeria. Bioscience Research Communication, 22 (4):209.
Ito Edore Edwin. (2017). Survey of parasites of two fish species (Tilapia zillii and Clarias gariepinus) in Ase River Catchment, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Coastal Life Medicine. -126
Jaiswal, N., Srivastava, R., Srivastava, R., Mishra, S., Jaiswal, K., and Malhotra, S. (2022). Assessment of genotoxicity induced by helminthes parasites in freshwater fishes of river Ganges. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB), 60(09): 719-726
Jyrwa, D.B., S. Thapa and V. Tandon (2016).Helminth parasite spectrum of fshes in Meghalaya, northeast India: a checklist. Journal of Parasitc Diseases 40(2): 312–329.
Kawe, S.M. God'spower, R.O. Balarabe, M.R. and Akaniru R.I (2016). Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites of Clariasgariepinus in Abuja, Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences 14(2), 26-33.
Lizama M, Monkolski J, Carniel M, Costa A. Mollusca, Hirudinea, Pentastomida e Acari parasitos de peixes. In: Pavanelli, G.C, Takemoto, R.M, and Eiras J.C, (2013) organizadores. Parasitologia de peixes de água doce do Brasil.Maringá: Eduem; 2013. p. 399-435.
Olaosebikan, B.D. and Raji A. (2013). A Field guide to Nigerian freshwater fishes Revised edition Federal College of Freshwater fisheries technology, New Bussa, Niger State.144pp
Omoniyi, I.T and Ojelade, O.C (2017). Parasites of the Cichlid Fishes In Water Reservoir of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment
Onyishi, G. C. and Aguzie I. O. N. (2018). Survey Of Helminth Parasites Of Fish In Ebonyi River At Ehaamufu, Enugu State, Nigeria. Animal Research International 15(3), 3112 –3119
Paperna I. Parasites, infections and diseases of fishes in Africa-an update. CLFA technical paper.FAO, Rome, 1996, 31.
Paperna, I., 1996. Parasites, infections and diseases of fishes in Africa: An update.
Radwan, M., El-Sharkawy, M. A., Alabssawy, A. N., Ghanem, S. F., Mohammadein, A., Al Malki, J. S., and Darweesh, K. F. (2023). The synergy between serious parasitic pathogens and bacterial infestation in the cultured Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): a severe threat to fish immunity, causing mass mortality and significant economic losses. Aquaculture International, 1-29.
Sadauki MA, Bawa SB, Umaru J. (2022a). Studies on parasitic infestation and prevalence in Clarias gariepinus (burchell, 1822) from Zobe reservoir, Katsina State, Nigeria. Nigerian J. Anim. Sci., ;24(1):100-107.
Sadauki, M. A., Dauda, A. B., and Yusuf, M. A. (2022b). Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths of African catfish (clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) in zobe reservoir, katsina state, Nigeria. Fudma Journal of Agriculture and agricultural technology, 8(1), 123-130.
Sadauki, M.A, Bichi, A. H. and T. Auta.(2023). Comparative Survey of Parasites of African Catfish Clarias gariepinus inAjiwa and Zobe Reservoirs in North-Western Nigeria Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic ResearchVolume 22(2): 25-32,
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Yusuf, B. S., Suleman, K. M., Habiba, Z. and Ibrahim, H. K. (2023). Comparative Study of the Parasitic Helminth Burden of Clarias gariepinus and Tilapia zilli In Fresh Water Reservoir (Zobe Dam) Dutsin-Ma, Katsina, Nigeria. UMYU Scientifica, 2(2), 063 – 073. https://doi.org/10.56919/usci.2322.009
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2025-12-31
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Abdullahi, B.A., Sadauki, M. A., Madu, H. K., Diftuffe, M., & Bello, L. H. (2025). A Survey on Endo-parasites in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus linnaeus, 1758) in Zobe Reservoir, Katsina State. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science and Technology (NJAST), 8(4), 21 - 28. Retrieved from https://njast.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/491
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