Hepatocystis pteropi explained

Hepatocystis pteropi is a species of parasitic protozoa. The vertebrate hosts are mammals.

Hosts

This species was described by Breinl in 1913 in the black flying fox (Pteropus gouldii). It has also been found in Pteropus conspicillatus, and Pteropus scapulatus.[1]

Distribution

The species has been found in Asia and Australia.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kreir. Julius. Gregarines, Haemogregarines, Coccidia, Plasmodia, and Haemoproteids. January 1977. Elsevier. 9780323163255. 260. en.