Basedow's Wattle vs Bird flea
Acacia basedowii compared with Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Basedow's Wattle | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus | Acacia | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Acacia basedowii | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi |
Conservation Status
Basedow's Wattle
LC — Least ConcernBird flea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Basedow's Wattle | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Basedow's Wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Basedow's Wattle
The Basedow's Wattle (Acacia basedowii) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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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