Synodontis victoriae Diseases
MainRef: Khalil, L.F. and J.P. Thurston 1973  
Disease name: Ancyrocephalus Infestation 3 Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Country: Uganda   Year:  
Locality: Lake Victoria  
Diseases occurred in: eggs fry females in the wild
  larvae juveniles males  in culture
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Remarks: Infestation commonly occurs in the gills. Six out of 7 fish examined were infected, with an intensity of 5.5 (average) to 12 (maximum) worms per fish (Ref. 052490).  
 
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