First occurrence of a parasitic isopod, Braga nasuta (Schioedte & Meinert, 1881) on ornamental fish in Europe.
Isopods of the genus Braga (Cymothoidae) are haematophagous parasites of neotropical fish, causing anaemia, tissue damage and mortality. Braga nasuta, endemic to Brazil, has been reported from various hosts, including ornamental species exported worldwide. During a routine examination of imported cardinal tetra (Parach...