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Analysis Study Research Paper | Fisheries | Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026 | Pages: 1550 - 1553 | India
Seasonal Prevalence and Diversity of Helminth Parasites in Channidae Fishes from Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MS)
Abstract: Snakehead fishes (Channa spp.) are widely consumed throughout India due to their high nutritional and medicinal value. Fish constitute a major source of animal protein and contribute significantly to the Indian economy; however, parasitic infections cause serious economic losses in freshwater fisheries. The present study investigates the seasonal prevalence and diversity of helminth parasites infecting Channa gachua and Channa striata. A one-year survey was conducted from August 2024 to July 2025 covering summer, monsoon, and winter seasons in freshwater bodies of Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, India. A total of 626 fishes were examined, of which 410 fishes were infected, yielding 409 helminth parasites belonging to Cestoda, Trematoda, and Nematoda. The highest prevalence and intensity of infection were recorded during the summer season, followed by winter, while the lowest infection rate was observed during the monsoon. The study reveals significant seasonal variation in helminth infections influenced by environmental factors such as temperature, rainfall, and host feeding behavior. Understanding seasonal parasitic dynamics is essential for effective fish health management and sustainable fisheries development.
Keywords: Channa gachua, Channa striata, Helminth parasites, Seasonal prevalence, Freshwater fishes, Maharashtra
How to Cite?: Indani L. S., Pawar R. T., "Seasonal Prevalence and Diversity of Helminth Parasites in Channidae Fishes from Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MS)", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1550-1553, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26225121704, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26225121704