Bird flea vs broom wattle
Ceratophyllus zhovtyi compared with Acacia calamifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bird flea | broom wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Ceratophyllus | Acacia |
| Species | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi | Acacia calamifolia |
Conservation Status
Bird flea
LC — Least Concernbroom wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bird flea | broom wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
broom wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Colombia.
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.
broom wattle
The Broom Wattle (Acacia calamifolia) 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.
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