a Sand Martin flea vs European hen flea
Ceratophyllus styx compared with Ceratophyllus gallinae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | a Sand Martin flea | European hen flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (สัตว์) | Animalia (สัตว์) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง) | Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง) |
| Class same | Insecta (แมลง) | Insecta (แมลง) |
| Order same | Siphonaptera (หมัด) | Siphonaptera (หมัด) |
| Family same | Ceratophyllidae | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus same | Ceratophyllus | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Ceratophyllus styx | Ceratophyllus gallinae |
Evolutionary Relationship
a Sand Martin flea and European hen flea share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ceratophyllus.
Conservation Status
a Sand Martin flea
NE — Not EvaluatedEuropean hen flea
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | a Sand Martin flea | European hen flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
a Sand Martin flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
European hen flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
a Sand Martin flea
A sand martin flea (Ceratophyllus styx) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
European hen flea
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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