Abstract
Ectoparasites can infect tiger prawns (Penaeus monodon Fab.) in which their ectoparasite-host relationship may be influenced by environmental conditions such as temperature, geographical location, water depth, and anthropogenic disturbances. This study aimed to determine the intensity of ectoparasite infection and to measure the parasite diversity in tiger prawns. Samples were taken randomly from the Sleko fish market in South Cilacap. The results revealed that the highest ectoparasite intensity was Zoothamnium sp. (29.33 individuals per prawn), indicating a moderate attack rate. The lowest ectoparasite intensity was Vorticella sp. (6.27 individuals per prawn) suggesting low attack rate. The ectoparasite diversity on tiger prawns reached 1.00 implying a moderate level of diversity.
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