a bird flea vs Hare's-tail
Ceratophyllus hirundinis compared with Lagurus ovatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | a bird flea | Hare's-tail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Ceratophyllus | Lagurus |
| Species | Ceratophyllus hirundinis | Lagurus ovatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
a bird flea and Hare's-tail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
a bird flea
NE — Not EvaluatedHare's-tail
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | a bird flea | Hare's-tail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
a bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Hare's-tail
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).
a bird flea
The a bird flea (Ceratophyllus hirundinis) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden, inhabiting diverse terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Hare's-tail
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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