First record of tapeworm Moniezia (Cestoda: Anoplocephalidae) infections in Leopards: Coprological survey of gastrointestinal parasites of wild and captive cats in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is home to four species of wildcats: Leopard, Fishing Cat, Rusty-spotted Cat and Jungle Cat.  All four, except the Jungle Cat, are listed threatened.  A coprological survey was carried out in 2014 to determine the gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of wild and captive cats in Sri Lanka.  Para...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Vishvapali Kobbekaduwa, Caroline Fillieux, Ashan Thududgala, R.P.V. Jayantha Rajapakse, Rupika Subashini Rajakaruna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society 2017-03-01
Series:Journal of Threatened Taxa
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/2926