Type host: Hemicentetes semispinosus (G. Cuvier, 1798), Streaked tenrec.

Other hosts: None reported to date.

Type locality: AFRICA: Madagascar, Amparafara.

Geographic distribution: AFRICA: Madagascar.

Description of oocyst: Oocyst shape: ellipsoid to ovoid; number of walls: 2 or more; wall thickness: 1.0-1.5; wall characteristics: outer, rough, granular, yellow-maroon and sometimes gives the impression of being several layers, thinner at pointed end and thicker at more rounded end; L x W: 19.2 x 14.3 (16-21 x 12-17); L/W ratio: 1.3; M: absent; OR: absent; PG: 1, but rarely. Distinctive features of oocyst: thick, rough, colored outer wall.

Description of sporocysts and sporozoites: Sporocyst shape: ovoid; L x W: 10.0 x 6.6 (9-11 x 6-7); L/W ratio: 1.5; SB: present; SSB: absent (?); PSB: absent; SR: present; SR characteristics: tiny granules, dispersed; SP: possibly with 1-2 RB as large, clear globules (line drawing). Distinctive features of sporocyst: distinctly pointed at one end with SB and clear globules of SP.

Prevalence: 4/10 (40%).

Sporulation: Oocysts sporulated in 6-7 days in 2.5% aqueous (w/v) potassium dichromate solution at ~25 C.

Prepatent and patent periods: Unknown.

Site of infection: Unknown. Oocysts recovered from feces and intestinal contents.

Materials deposited: None.

Remarks: Given the size and the manner in which the SB was drawn, it is possible that the pointed end of the sporocyst represents a SB with a wider, clear SSB beneath it. This species has not been seen since its original decription.

References: Uilenberg (1970).