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European hen flea

Ceratophyllus gallinae

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class
Insecta (곤충)
Order
Siphonaptera (벼룩)
Family
Ceratophyllidae
Genus
Ceratophyllus
Species
Ceratophyllus gallinae (European hen flea)

Names in Other Languages

German Hühnerfloh

Similar Species in Ceratophyllus

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a bird flea
Ceratophyllus hirundinis
Not Evaluated
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a bird flea
Ceratophyllus rossittensis
Not Evaluated
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a bird flea
Ceratophyllus vagabundus
Not Evaluated
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a bird flea
Ceratophyllus fringillae
Not Evaluated
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a bird flea
Ceratophyllus rusticus
Not Evaluated
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a Sand Martin flea
Ceratophyllus styx
Not Evaluated
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Bird flea
Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
Least Concern
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Duck Flea
Ceratophyllus garei
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European hen flea?
The scientific name of European hen flea is Ceratophyllus gallinae. It belongs to the genus Ceratophyllus.
Where does European hen flea live?
European hen flea is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does European hen flea belong to?
European hen flea (Ceratophyllus gallinae) belongs to the genus Ceratophyllus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ceratophyllidae.
What kingdom does European hen flea belong to?
European hen flea (Ceratophyllus gallinae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of European hen flea?
The closest relatives of European hen flea in the genus Ceratophyllus include a bird flea, a bird flea, a bird flea, a bird flea, a bird flea.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Ceratophyllus — 12 Species

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a bird flea
Ceratophyllus hirundinis
NE 🐾
a bird flea
Ceratophyllus rossittensis
NE 🐾
a bird flea
Ceratophyllus vagabundus
NE 🐾
a bird flea
Ceratophyllus fringillae
NE 🐾
a bird flea
Ceratophyllus rusticus
NE 🐾
a Sand Martin flea
Ceratophyllus styx
NE 🐾
Bird flea
Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
LC 🐾
Duck Flea
Ceratophyllus garei
NE 🐾
Pigeon Flea
Ceratophyllus columbae
NE 🐾
a bird flea
Ceratophyllus farreni
NE 🐾
a bird flea
Ceratophyllus borealis
NE
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European hen flea
Ceratophyllus gallinae
NE
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