Piscine Leech [Piscicola]

Description

Piscicola is a genus of leeches that specifically targets fish as hosts. These leeches are found in both freshwater and marine environments, indicating their versatile adaptability. Members of Piscicola are recognized for their streamlined bodies and the presence of a posterior sucker, which they use to attach to fish, often causing harm to their hosts.

Species
Fish Leech
Fish Leech [Piscicola piscicola]
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Lamprey Leech
Lamprey Leech [Piscicola lampetrae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Leeches
Hirudinea
Order Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
Family Piscicolids
Piscicolidae
Statistics
  • Species 2