Neocyclustera ralli Gen. Et. Sp-N (Cestoidea: Dilepididae) and other endohelminths from clapper rails, Rallus longirostris, from a marsh in Galveston County, Texas.

Ten clapper rails, Rallus longirostris, from a salt marsh in Galveston County, Texas were examined for helminth parasites. Fourteen species of digenetic trematodes, one cestode, and three nematodes were recovered. The cestode is described herein as Neocylcustera ralli gen. et sp. n. The new genus is differentiated by the dorsal position of the genital ducts to the osmoregulatory canals, placement of reproductive organs, and structure of the uterus. Prevalence and mean intensity of infection are given for all helminths recovered.