a Sand Martin flea vs Big-eared Hopping Mouse
Ceratophyllus styx compared with Notomys macrotis
Key Differences
- a Sand Martin flea is Not Evaluated while Big-eared Hopping Mouse is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | a Sand Martin flea | Big-eared Hopping Mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Muridae (Mice & Rats) |
| Genus | Ceratophyllus | Notomys |
| Species | Ceratophyllus styx | Notomys macrotis |
Evolutionary Relationship
a Sand Martin flea and Big-eared Hopping Mouse share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
a Sand Martin flea
NE — Not EvaluatedBig-eared Hopping Mouse
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | a Sand Martin flea | Big-eared Hopping Mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
a Sand Martin flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Big-eared Hopping Mouse
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
a Sand Martin flea
A sand martin flea (Ceratophyllus styx) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Big-eared Hopping Mouse
The Big-eared Hopping Mouse (Notomys macrotis) is a species in the genus Notomys. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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