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Fish Lice: Branchiura - Physical Characteristics, Behavior And Reproduction, Fish Louse (argulus Foliaceus): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, DIET, FISH LICE AND PEOPLE, CONSERVATION STATUS

FISH LOUSE (Argulus foliaceus): SPECIES ACCOUNT

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Fish lice are found in freshwater habitats on all continents.


HABITAT

Fish lice parasitize freshwater fishes. A few species attack fish living along the coast or in estuaries, but they are never found out in the open sea. They are sometimes found on amphibians.


DIET

Fish lice eat the skin and blood of their host.


FISH LICE AND PEOPLE

Fish lice are important pests in fish culture facilities. They usually occur in freshwater facilities, but occasionally infest marine fish farms. Aquarium fish may be killed by infestations of fish lice.


CONSERVATION STATUS

No species of fish lice is considered threatened or endangered.

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