Angelin vs Bird flea
Andira inermis compared with Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (식물) | Animalia (동물) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (피자식물문) | Arthropoda (절지동물) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (목련강) | Insecta (곤충) |
| Order | Fabales (콩목) | Siphonaptera (벼룩) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus | Andira | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Andira inermis | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernBird flea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
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.
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