Austrohalipegus anguillicola is a species of trematode belonging to the family Derogenidae within the order Plagiorchiida. As a member of the phylum Platyhelminthes, it shares the characteristic body plan of digenean flatworms.[1]
The specimen exhibits an elongated, flattened body morphology characteristic of digenean trematodes. Stained preparations reveal internal anatomical features, including a distinct oral sucker, a pharynx, and intestinal caeca. The reproductive organs are also visible within the body cavity. A 1mm scale bar is present for size reference.