Morphometric characterisation of white-bellied pangolins rescued from trade for conservation in Nigeria

Morenikeji, Olajumoke A.; Omotosho, Olugbenga Adeshola; Jarikre, Theophilus Aghogho; Emikpe, BO; Fawole, E.O.; Adeyefa, A.; Olapade, B.B.

doi:10.1016/j.eas.2022.100018

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 14 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Deforestation is on the rise throughout Africa (Suwal et al, 2020), which is a major problem since urbanization, pastoralism, and mining all contribute to forest loss. Some researchers, particularly those involved in rescue and rehabilitation, have begun focusing on the white-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) since it is the most prevalent pangolin in Nigeria (Morenikeji et al, 2022). Parasitic fauna and the evaluation, management, rehabilitation, and conservation of animals are intertwined.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parasites of White-bellied Pangolins Retrieved From Trade for Conservation in South-west Nigeria

Fawole

Adeyefa

Olapade

et al. 2023

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study was conducted to determine the gastrointestinal and ectoparasites infecting white-bellied pangolins (Phataginus tricuspis) retrieved from trade in southwest Nigeria. Twenty-one (21) pangolins were screened in this study. Faecal samples were collected and analysed using centrifugal flotation and simple faecal sedimentation techniques. Ectoparasites were retrieved from under the scales and ventral parts of the animals. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics with some presented as mean and standard deviations. Eighteen (18) (85.7%) pangolins were infected with parasites. Gastrointestinal parasites identified include eleven (11) helminth species (sp.) (Strongyloides sp, Habronema hamospiculatum, Enterobius sp, Trichuris sp, Ascaris sp, Dictyocaulus sp, Cooperia sp, Fasciola sp, Schistosoma sp, Chabertia sp, and Ancylostoma sp), and two protozoan species (Eimeria sp and Giardia sp). Strongyloides sp had the highest prevalence (47.6%), followed by Eimeria sp, Habronema hamospiculatum, and Cooperia sp which all had a prevalence of 38.1% each, while the lowest prevalence was recorded in Ancylostoma sp, Schistosoma sp, Fasciola sp, and Dictyocaulus sp., each having 9.5%. Ticks were the only ectoparasites retrieved from the pangolins. The ticks were of three genera Amblyomma sp, Rhipicephalus sp, and Dermacentor sp with a prevalence of 47.6%, 38.1%, and 33.3%, respectively. Strongyloides sp had the highest mean intensity of infection (18.5 ± 7.35), while Habronema hamospiculatum and Ancylostoma sp had 13.0 ± 4.18 and 21.0 ± 0.0 mean intensity of infection respectively. The lowest mean intensity was recorded in Fasciola sp (2.5 ± 0.50). This study offers helpful baseline information on the gastrointestinal parasites and ectoparasites associated with white-bellied pangolins. This information may be used for the health management and conservation of white-bellied pangolins.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%