Amazon weasel vs Bird flea
Mustela africana compared with Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amazon weasel | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus | Mustela | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Mustela africana | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi |
Evolutionary Relationship
Amazon weasel and Bird flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Amazon weasel
LC — Least ConcernBird flea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amazon weasel | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amazon weasel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Amazon weasel
The Amazon weasel (Mustela africana) is a species in the genus Mustela. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bird flea
The Bird flea (Ceratophyllus zhovtyi) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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