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Title: Helminth absence and invasion success of blackchin tilapia (<em>Sarotherodon melanotheron</em>) in Thailand 
Author: Suwannarat, Nannaphat
Ribas Salvador, Alexis
Miquel Colomé, Jordi
Poonlaphdecha, Srisupaph
Keywords: Paràsits
Rates
Tailàndia
Parasites
Rats
Thailand
Issue Date: 7-Feb-2025
Publisher: Frontiers Media
Abstract: Introduction: This study investigates the helminth absence in the invasive blackchin tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) in Thailand, testing the Enemy Release Hypothesis (ERH). The ERH suggests that invasive species thrive in new habitats due to the lack of natural parasites that control their populations in native environments. The recent introduction of S. melanotheron in Thailand has raised concerns about its ecological and economic impacts. Methods: We surveyed 164 blackchin tilapia from six different locations in Chumphon Province, Thailand, including the sea, estuary, canal, and shrimp farms, examining them for helminths. Fishermen provided data on the first capture dates in the surveyed areas to determine how long the populations have been established. Results: No helminths were detected in any of the examined fish. The absence of parasites was consistent across all surveyed environments, suggesting a lack of parasitic burden in the population. Discussion: The absence of helminths may contribute to the successful expansion of S. melanotheron in Thailand, supporting the Enemy Release Hypothesis.
Note: Reproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1529827
It is part of: Frontiers In Veterinary Science, 2025, vol. 12
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/220802
Related resource: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1529827
ISSN: 2297-1769
Appears in Collections:Articles publicats en revistes (Biologia, Sanitat i Medi Ambient)

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