Checklist of helminth parasites in wild carnivore mammals from Brazil

Abstract

Ninety-five helminth parasite species totaling 480 records (including 60 new host and geographical records) in 21 species of wild carnivore mammals from Brazil were listed. Nineteen undetermined helminth species and 4 undetermined host species were also included. Information about the site of infection of parasites, localities, references and a host-parasite list were included herein.

Checklist of helminth parasites of threatened vertebrate species from Brazil

“…Pteronura brasiliensis (Gmelin), under the skin, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio de Janeiro (Vieira et al 2008a) (CHIOC 15415, 22160).…”

“…Pteronura brasiliensis (Gmelin), heart, pulmonary artery, Mato Grosso do Sul (Freitas & Lent 1949;Vicente et al 1997;Vieira et al 2008a) (CHIOC 13236 -paratype, 17704a-b -holotype and allotype, 17705a-hparatype).…”

“…Pteronura brasiliensis (Gmelin), small intestine, Amazonas (Vieira et al 2008a) (CHIOC 21205, 22160, 34213).…”

“…Leopardus tigrinus (Schreber), unspecified site of infection, unspecified locality (Beldomenico et al 2005;Vieira et al 2008a).…”

“…Pteronura brasiliensis (Gmelin), intestine, stomach, unspecified locality (Viana 1924;Thatcher 1993;Vieira et al 2008a).…”