Least Concern
Flea (Cat)
Ctenocephalides felis
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About
Cat fleas are small, wingless insects that are external parasites of mammals and birds. Despite their name, they can infest many different animal species, including dogs and humans. Fleas are known for their jumping ability and their role as vectors of diseases.
Habitat
On domestic and wild animals worldwide
Diet
Hematophagous - feeds on the blood of mammals and birds
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Fun Facts
- Fleas can jump up to 200 times their body length, making them one of the best jumpers relative to body size.
- A female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day.
- Fleas have been around for at least 165 million years, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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