Table 9 Prevalence of parasites in relation to the body weight of cultured C. gariepinus
From: Comparative study of African catfish parasites from cultured and natural habitats
Body weight (g) | Pond A | Pond B | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No. of fish examined | No. of fish infected | Prevalence (%) | No. of fish examined | No. of fish infected | Prevalence (%) | |
200–299 | 3 | 1 | 33.33 | 3 | 1 | 33.33 |
300–399 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 6 | 2 | 33.33 |
400–499 | 3 | 1 | 33.33 | 6 | 0 | 0.00 |
500–599 | 4 | 2 | 50.00 | 3 | 3 | 100.00 |
600–699 | 4 | 2 | 50.00 | 2 | 1 | 50.00 |
700–799 | 4 | 3 | 75.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Total | 20 | 9 | 45.00 | 20 | 7 | 35.00 |