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Rattenfloh

Xenopsylla cheopis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Insecta (Insekten)

Siphonaptera (Flöhe)

Species

Xenopsylla cheopis (Rattenfloh)

Names in Other Languages

German Rattenfloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rattenfloh?

The scientific name of Rattenfloh is Xenopsylla cheopis. It belongs to the genus Xenopsylla.

Where does Rattenfloh live?

Rattenfloh is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands.

What family does Rattenfloh belong to?

Rattenfloh (Xenopsylla cheopis) belongs to the genus Xenopsylla, which is part of the taxonomic family Pulicidae.

What kingdom does Rattenfloh belong to?

Rattenfloh (Xenopsylla cheopis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Xenopsylla — 1 Species

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Rattenfloh

Xenopsylla cheopis

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Data verified März 2026

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