Hoarella
# Hoarella

Hoarella is a genus of parasitic alveolates in the phylum Apicomplexa. This genus infects reptiles.

Only one species (Hoarella garnhami) in this genus is recognised.

## Description

This genus was described in 1963 by Arcay de Peraza.

The meronts and gamonts are found within the intestinal wall.

The oocysts have 16 sporocysts each of which has 2 sporozoites.

The life cycle is currently not known.

## Host range

This species is found in the rainbow whiptail lizard (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus).

