Grevy's zebra vs Pigeon Flea

Equus grevyi compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Grevy's zebra is Endangered while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grevy's zebra	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)	Ceratophyllus
Species	Equus grevyi	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

Grevy's zebra and Pigeon Flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grevy's zebra	Pigeon Flea
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pigeon Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (18 countries).