Report of myiasis in Ameerega bassleri (Anura: Dendrobatidae) from San Martín region, Peru
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Ameerega bassleri, Dendrobatidae, myiasis, Sarcophagidae, PeruAbstract
We report a case of myiasis in an adult Ameerega bassleri frog observed at kilometer 18 of the Tarapoto–Yurimaguas road, San Martín region, Peru. The observation took place on 5 February 2025 at 22:33 h. The frog exhibited a skin opening in which dipteran larvae were clearly visible embedded in the left dorsolateral region. This condition is rarely documented in Neotropical anurans and had not been previously reported for this species. The larvae were likely Sarcophagidae (flesh-fly) maggots, which are known agents of amphibian myiasis. This finding highlights the importance of monitoring parasitic infections in wild amphibian populations – especially in endemic species with restricted ranges – within the context of emerging diseases and ecological factors that may favor such infestations.
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