Sand Martin Flea vs Amami Rabbit Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Martin Flea | Amami Rabbit Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratophyllus styx | Ctenocephalides nakagawai |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | East Asia, Japan (Amami Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Sand Martin Flea
A flea species specific to sand martin colonies in their bank-nesting burrows. It can accumulate in large numbers in nest chambers.
Did You Know?
Colony-nesting birds like sand martins provide an ideal environment for flea population explosions in shared burrows.
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.