Metazoan Parasites of Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) Native to Lake Urema, Mozambique

Mozambique tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters, 1852), an important aquaculture species investigated herein, is at risk and listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. During a preliminary survey conducted in 2011, 30 from Lake Urema Gorongosa National Park central Mozambique, were examined for metazoan parasites. Two groups of ectoparasites recovered consisting two copepods monogenean. Endoparasites retrieved larval stage included one trematode nematode species. This study provides new parasite records O. forms baseline monitoring against presence ichthyoparasites associated with introduction neighbouring systems non-native fish such Nile niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758), worldwide importance capture fisheries especially aquaculture.