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Oriental Rat Flea

Xenopsylla cheopis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Insecta (แมลง)

Siphonaptera (หมัด)

Species

Xenopsylla cheopis (Oriental Rat Flea)

Names in Other Languages

German Rattenfloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oriental Rat Flea?

The scientific name of Oriental Rat Flea is Xenopsylla cheopis. It belongs to the genus Xenopsylla.

Where does Oriental Rat Flea live?

Oriental Rat Flea is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands.

What family does Oriental Rat Flea belong to?

Oriental Rat Flea (Xenopsylla cheopis) belongs to the genus Xenopsylla, which is part of the taxonomic family Pulicidae.

What kingdom does Oriental Rat Flea belong to?

Oriental Rat Flea (Xenopsylla cheopis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Xenopsylla — 1 Species

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Oriental Rat Flea

Xenopsylla cheopis

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Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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