Batracobdella [Batracobdella]

Batracobdella
Description

This genus includes leeches that are commonly found in freshwater habitats. Batracobdella species are known for their greenish or brownish bodies and a preference for attaching to amphibians, though they can also be found on fishes. They have a distinct oral sucker used for feeding.

Species
European Freshwater Leech
European Freshwater Leech [Batracobdella paludosa]
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American Freshwater Leech
American Freshwater Leech [Batracobdella picta]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Leeches
Hirudinea
Order Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
Family Glossiphoniidae
Glossiphoniidae
Statistics
  • Species 2