In the present study,a total of 50 individuals ofsurmulletMullussurmuletuswere
examined forexoparasites infections. The specimens were collected from the Syrian marine
waters (Latakia, Jablah) between 15/10/2014 and 30/10/2015. The skin, mouth cavi
ty,
nostrils and gills of each specimen were examined.
One parasite species belonging to Monogenea,Grubea cochlear was identified for the
first time in the Syrian marine waters and in Mediterranean Sea. This species, memberof
the family Mazocraeidae,was isolated from the gills.
The number of infected fish was 20 fish out of 50 sampled fish; withprevalence of
40% and Intensity of 5 parasite/ Fish.