Parasitic Nematodes Recorded from Amphibians and Reptiles in Japan

Abstract

A list of nematode species parasitic in amphibians and reptiles of Japan is presented. A total of 82 species are recorded, of which 51 are from amphibians, 42 from reptiles, and 11 from both groups. Three avian and six mammalian nematode species are known to utilize amphibians and reptiles as paratenic hosts.