Trachelobdella [Trachelobdella]

Description

Trachelobdella is a genus containing species of leeches that are known to inhabit marine environments. These leeches exhibit a preference for attaching to areas around the mouths or gills of fish. Characterized by their relatively small size and elongated bodies, Trachelobdella species are adept at navigating the mucous surfaces of their hosts to feed on blood.

Species
Giant Leech
Giant Leech [Trachelobdella lubrica]
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Coral Leech
Coral Leech [Trachelobdella corallinae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Leeches
Hirudinea
Order Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
Family Piscicolids
Piscicolidae
Statistics
  • Species 2