Frigate tuna explained

The frigate tuna, frigate mackerel or alagaduwa (Auxis thazard) is a species of tuna, in the family Scombridae, found around the world in tropical oceans. The eastern Pacific population is now regarded as a separate species by some authorities, Auxis brachydorax.[1]

Parasites

As most fishes, the frigate tuna harbours a number of parasites. Among these are a series of digeneans, which are parasititic within the intestine.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species that contain: Auxis and brachydorax . 7 May 2018 . California Academy of Sciences . . William Eschmeyer . 30 April 2018.
  2. Pantoja . Camila . Telles . Bruno . Paschoal . Fabiano . Luque . José Luis . Kudlai . Olena . Digenean trematodes infecting the frigate tuna Auxis thazard (Scombriformes, Scombridae) off the Rio de Janeiro coast, Brazil, including molecular data . Parasite . 29 . 2022. 10.1051/parasite/2022044 . 44. free . 36205525 . 9541523 .

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