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Brown dog tick

Rhipicephalus sanguineus

Not Evaluated

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Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Arachnida (Arachnids)

Species

Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Brown dog tick)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Garrapata café del perro

French Tique sanguine

German Braune Hundezecke

Portuguese Carrapato vermelho do cao

Similar Species in Rhipicephalus

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Asian blue tick

Rhipicephalus microplus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown dog tick?

The scientific name of Brown dog tick is Rhipicephalus sanguineus. It belongs to the genus Rhipicephalus.

Where does Brown dog tick live?

Brown dog tick is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

What family does Brown dog tick belong to?

Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) belongs to the genus Rhipicephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ixodidae.

What kingdom does Brown dog tick belong to?

Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Brown dog tick?

The closest relatives of Brown dog tick in the genus Rhipicephalus include Asian blue tick.