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Pigeon Flea

Ceratophyllus columbae

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (18 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family
Ceratophyllidae
Genus
Ceratophyllus
Species
Ceratophyllus columbae (Pigeon Flea)

Names in Other Languages

German Taubenfloh

Similar Species in Ceratophyllus

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a bird flea
Ceratophyllus farreni
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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 bird flea
Ceratophyllus hirundinis
Not Evaluated
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a bird flea
Ceratophyllus borealis
Not Evaluated
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a Sand Martin flea
Ceratophyllus styx
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pigeon Flea?
The scientific name of Pigeon Flea is Ceratophyllus columbae. It belongs to the genus Ceratophyllus.
Where does Pigeon Flea live?
Pigeon Flea is found in Found across Europe (18 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Pigeon Flea belong to?
Pigeon Flea (Ceratophyllus columbae) belongs to the genus Ceratophyllus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ceratophyllidae.
What kingdom does Pigeon Flea belong to?
Pigeon Flea (Ceratophyllus columbae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pigeon Flea?
The closest relatives of Pigeon Flea in the genus Ceratophyllus include a bird flea, a bird flea, a bird flea, a bird flea, a bird flea.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Ceratophyllus — 12 Species

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