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horse leech

Haemopis sanguisuga

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Annelida (Segmented Worms)
Class
Clitellata (Clitellata)
Order
Arhynchobdellida (Arhynchobdellida)
Family
Haemopidae
Genus
Haemopis
Species
Haemopis sanguisuga (horse leech)

Names in Other Languages

German Vielfraßegel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of horse leech?
The scientific name of horse leech is Haemopis sanguisuga. It belongs to the genus Haemopis.
Where does horse leech live?
horse leech is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does horse leech belong to?
horse leech (Haemopis sanguisuga) belongs to the genus Haemopis, which is part of the taxonomic family Haemopidae.
What kingdom does horse leech belong to?
horse leech (Haemopis sanguisuga) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Haemopis — 1 Species

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horse leech
Haemopis sanguisuga
NE
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