Amami Rabbit Flea vs Mouse Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amami Rabbit Flea | Mouse Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocephalides nakagawai | Leptopsylla segnis |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Leptopsyllidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan (Amami Islands) | Worldwide |
| 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.
Mouse Flea
A small flea that parasitizes house mice and other small rodents worldwide. It is commonly found in rodent nests in and around human dwellings.
Did You Know?
It can transmit murine typhus from rats to humans in domestic settings.