Abstract:
The study of endoparasite is looking for nematode in Threambin bream (Pentapodus
Setosus) or in Malay is called Anjang-anjang. These fish were bought from
fishermen at Pulau Kambing, Terengganu. All fishes were examined and nematodes
found in the intestine, pyloric ceaca and liver. Nematode found was Spirocamallanus
species. The Spirocamallanus spp prevalence is 90% and mean intensity is 6.28.
Spirocamallanus spp is dark red in color when collected alive. The female
Spirocamallanus is bigger than the male. The buccal capsule continues and not
separated with basal ring. It is has an anterior region with 12-13 ridges. This species
also has muscular and glandular esophagus. The measurement of female body length
is 30.57 x 0.54 mm, buccal capsule is 0.09 x 0.07 mm, muscular esophagus is 0.54 x
0.08 mm, and glandular esophagus is 0.81 x 0.1. While for male, their body length is
18.79 x 0.30 mm, buccal capsule is 0.08 x 0.07 mm, muscular esophagus is 0.43 x
0.07 mm and glandular esophagus is 0.65 x 0.09 mm.