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Proteocephalus salmonidicola Alexander, 1951
Onchoproteocephalidea I:
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Cestode Scientific Name

Species ID 6501
Order Onchoproteocephalidea I
Family
Subfamily
Genus Proteocephalus
Species salmonidicola
Authority Alexander, 1951
Taxonomic Status
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Citation(s)

Alexander, C. G. 1951. A new species of Proteocephalus (Cestoda) from Oregon trout. Journal of Parasitology 37(2): 160-164.

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Record Data

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Action User Name
06/20/2010 Created Caira, J. N.
11/08/2013Modified

Type Host

Host Class
Host Order
Host Family
Type Host
(Literal)
Genus Salmo
Species gairdnerii
Subspecies
Type Host
(Valid)
Genus
Species
Subspecies
Additional Host(s) Salvelinus fontinalis
Site in Host mucosal lining of pyloric caeca
Host Notes

Type Locality

Country U.S.A.
Body of Water Green Lakes
Island(s)
City/Region Deschutes National Forest, Oregon
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Specimens

Type Material not given?
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Specimen Notes
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.