Bird flea vs California alder
Ceratophyllus zhovtyi compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bird flea | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Ceratophyllus | Alnus |
| Species | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Bird flea
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bird flea | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. 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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