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Ectoparasite infestation of Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus in Bontanga and Golinga reservoirs, Ghana

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Ectoparasite infestation of Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus in Bontanga and Golinga reservoirs, Ghana

Kezia Baidoo, Victor Kwadwo Quansah, Christian Larbi Ayisi, Samuel Opoku Dandi, Fuseini Tia Iddrisu, Seth Mensah Abobi
J. Bio. Env. Sci.25( 4), 170-180, October 2024.
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Key: CatfishEctoparasiteNile tilapiaPrevalenceWater quality

Abstract

Inland fisheries are the main source of protein and vital nutrients for many communities. However, these fisheries have several challenges, such as ectoparasites, and their detrimental effect on the food security and financial stability of those who depend on them. Ectoparasite infestations significantly negatively affect the profitability and standard of living of fish farmers since they can lower fish yields and quality overall. In the Bontanaga and Golinga reservoirs in northern Ghana, ectoparasite infestations of O. niloticus (Nile tilapia) and C. gariepinus (African catfish) were investigated for prevalence and variation. The study emphasizes how ectoparasites affect fish health, influencing regional economy and food security. The study discovered that the infestation rates of the different species and reservoirs varied. In general, the infestation rates of C. gariepinus were greater in Bontanga and Golinga, at 76% and 48.9%, respectively, than in O. niloticus, at 61.5% and 38.4%. The temperature and dissolved oxygen levels in Bontanga reservoir (28.50C and 6.8 mg/l) and Golinga reservoir (26.30C and 5.4 mg/l) were found to be statistically different at p < 0.05. In both reservoirs, there was a significant association (p < 0.05) between the ectoparasite prevalence and the water quality indicators. Seasons and water quality characteristics differed in the incidence of ectoparasites, highlighting the necessity for efficient management techniques to lessen these parasitic risks.

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