Achtheres is a genus of copepods belonging to the family Lernaeopodidae. They are primarily fish parasites.
The genus was first described by Nordmann in 1832.
The species of this genus are primarily found in Europe and Northern America, but have been reported to be seen as far east as Lake Baikal.
Species: Achtheres ambloplitis Kellicott, 1880 Achtheres lacae Krøyer, 1863 Achtheres microptera Wright, 1882 Achtheres micropteri Wright, 1882 Achtheres percarum Nordmann, 1832 Achtheres pimelodi Krøyer, 1863
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