Cosmocerca ornata (Nematoda: Cosmocercidae): A Parasite of Amphibians From Morocco—New Host and New Locality Records

This study examined the intestinal parasites of four species of wild‐living amphibians in Southern Morocco, detailing the prevalence and intensity of infections. A total of 64 of 158 (41%) of individual amphibians were infected with helminths, with prevalence and intensity of infection significantly varying between species of host and locality of collection. All individuals were identified as Cosmocerca ornata (Nematoda: Cosmocercidae). The prevalence of infection differed significantly between age groups (adults vs. juveniles), sexes, and localities. The intensity of infection differed significantly between adults and juveniles (ANOVA, F  = 3.271, p ≤ 0.001). Our study revealed new localities for C. ornata infecting Pelophylax saharicus . In addition, the present study is the first report on the occurrence of cosmocercid species from the endemic Moroccan painted frog ( Discoglossus scovazzi ).