Black Bent vs Pigeon Flea
Agrostis gigantea compared with Ceratophyllus columbae
Key Differences
- Black Bent is Least Concern while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Pigeon Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Ceratophyllus columbae |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernPigeon Flea
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Pigeon Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Pigeon Flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (18 countries).
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Pigeon Flea
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 9 countries:
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