Elaeophora abramovi

Elaeophora abramovi is a nematode parasite found in the hepatic arteries of the Moose in Russia.

Discovery and nomenclature

This species was first described in 1951 from adults found adhering to the inner wall of the hepatic arteries of a Russian Moose, and named Alcefilaria abramovi. In 1974, it was transferred to the genus Cordophilus, and in 1976 it was transferred to the genus Elaeophora. Consequently, some of the older literature on this species uses the genus names Alcefilaria or Cordophilus.

Hosts and geographic distribution

E. abramovi has been found in the hepatic arteries of European elk, Reindeer and Red deer, as discussed in. E. abramovi has only been found in Russia.

Life cycle

The life cycle of E. abramovi has not been studied.