Bird flea vs Purpurtanne
Ceratophyllus zhovtyi compared with Abies amabilis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bird flea | Purpurtanne |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Coniferophyta (Conifers) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Pinopsida (Conifers) |
| Order | Siphonaptera (Flöhe) | Pinales (Koniferen) |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Pinaceae (Pine Family) |
| Genus | Ceratophyllus | Abies |
| Species | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi | Abies amabilis |
Conservation Status
Bird flea
LC — Least ConcernPurpurtanne
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bird flea | Purpurtanne |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Purpurtanne
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Purpurtanne
The Cascade Fir (Abies amabilis) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
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