Hepatocystis taiwanensis

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

Taxonomy
This species was described in 1941 by Yokogawa in Formosan rock macaque (Macaca cyclopis). It was reclassified as a species of Hepatocystis by Garnham in 1951.

Distribution
This species is found in Taiwan.

Hosts
This species infects Formosan rock macacque (Macaca cyclopis).