Montane Chrotomys vs Pigeon Flea

Chrotomys whiteheadi compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Montane Chrotomys is Least Concern while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Chrotomys	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Chrotomys	Ceratophyllus
Species	Chrotomys whiteheadi	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

Montane Chrotomys and Pigeon Flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Montane Chrotomys

LC — Least Concern

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Chrotomys	Pigeon Flea
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Chrotomys

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).