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Asian blue tick

Rhipicephalus microplus

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About

Asian blue tick (Rhipicephalus microplus) is a species in the genus Rhipicephalus. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Widely distributed across Africa (Benin, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇯 Benin 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Artropoda)
Class
Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order
Ixodida (Caplak)
Family
Ixodidae
Genus
Rhipicephalus
Species
Rhipicephalus microplus (Asian blue tick)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bermejas
Portuguese Carrapato do boi

Similar Species in Rhipicephalus

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Brown dog tick
Rhipicephalus sanguineus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian blue tick?
The scientific name of Asian blue tick is Rhipicephalus microplus. It belongs to the genus Rhipicephalus.
Where does Asian blue tick live?
Asian blue tick is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Benin, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, South Africa, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does Asian blue tick belong to?
Asian blue tick (Rhipicephalus microplus) belongs to the genus Rhipicephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ixodidae.
What kingdom does Asian blue tick belong to?
Asian blue tick (Rhipicephalus microplus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Asian blue tick?
The closest relatives of Asian blue tick in the genus Rhipicephalus include Brown dog tick.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Rhipicephalus — 2 Species

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Brown dog tick
Rhipicephalus sanguineus
NE
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Asian blue tick
Rhipicephalus microplus
NE
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