Caligus
TaxonCaligus
AuthorityO. F. Müller, 1785
Synonyms
  • Caligulus Heegaard, 1962
  • Cresseyella Bezděk & Cressey, 2004
  • Midias C. B. Wilson., 1911
  • Pseudocaligus A. Scott, 1901
  • Risculus Leach, 1819
  • Sciaenophilus Van Beneden, 1852
Type speciesCaligus curtus
Type species authorityO. F. Müller, 1785

Caligus is a genus of sea lice in the family Caligidae. The species are parasites of marine fishes and could be vectors of viruses. As of 2017, the World Register of Marine Species includes the following species:[1]

References

  1. ^ Boxshall, Geoff (2015). "Caligus O.F. Müller, 1785". 135566. Retrieved 7 September 2017.