Amami Rabbit Flea vs Hedgehog Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amami Rabbit Flea | Hedgehog Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocephalides nakagawai | Archaeopsylla erinacei |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan (Amami Islands) | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Amami Rabbit Flea
A flea species associated with the endangered Amami rabbit on Amami-Oshima Island, Japan. Part of the unique fauna of the Amami Islands, which harbor many endemic species.
Did You Know?
This flea's fate is tied to that of the critically endangered Amami rabbit, one of the world's most primitive living rabbits found only on two small Japanese islands.
Hedgehog Flea
A large flea specific to European hedgehogs and one of the most abundant fleas in Western Europe. A single hedgehog can harbor hundreds.
Did You Know?
Hedgehogs are so commonly infested that an average individual carries about 100 of these fleas.