First report of Plagiorchis vespertilionis (Müller, 1780), a known zoonotic fluke, with notes on two species of Paralecithodendrium (Platyhelminthes: Trematoda) from Myotis sp. and Miniopterus sp. (Mammalia: Chiroptera) in the Philippines

Issue Date

1-2021

Abstract

Plagiorchis vespertilionis (Müller, 1780) from the mouse-eared bat (Myotis sp.) is described and illustrated based on materials from the Philippines. It is reported for the first time in the country constituting a new locality record for the species. It is differentiated from other species of Plagiorchis declared in the country and also from species from bats in other countries. A pictorial comparison of the general morphology of P. vespertilionis, P. philippinensis, P. potamonides and P. maculosus is provided. Two other species but of the genus Paralecithodendrium namely P. longiforme (Bhalerao, 1926) from the mouse-eared bat and P. ovimagnosum (Bhalerao, 1926) and the bent-winged bat (Miniopterus sp.) are also reported, described, and illustrated based on the present specimens. P. vespertilionis and P. longiforme occurred as concurrent infection in the same host. This is the third account of the two species since these were first recorded in 1928 and last reported in1986.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine

ISSN

0031-7705

Volume

58

Issue

1

Page

70-77

Document Type

Article

College

College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

illustrations

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

CHIROPTERA; MAMMALS; TREMATODA; PLATYHELMINTHES; SPECIES; NEW RECORDS; PHILIPPINES

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