Hepatocystis epomophori

Hepatocystis epomophori is a species of parasitic protozoa. They are transmitted by flies of the genus Culicoides and infect mammals.

Taxonomy
This species was described in 1926 by Jean Rodhain.

Description
This species is similar to Hepatocystis brosseti and Hepatocystis carpenteri.

Distribution
This species is found in the Congo Basin.

Hosts
This species infects the fruit bat (Epomorphorus gambianus).