Species Glaciopsyllus antarcticus Smit & Dunnet, 1962
- Glaciopsyllus antarcticus Smit, F.G.A.M. & Dunnet, G.M. 1962. A new genus and species of flea from Antarctica (Siphonaptera: Ceratophyllidae). Pacific Insects 4: 895-903 [896].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC ♂, Ardery Is. (66º22´S 110º26´E), off Wilkes Station, Antarctica.
Paratype(s) ANIC 1♂ 1♀; BMNH 1♂ 1♀; BPBM; PCGMD 5♀.Type host:
Fulmarus glacialoides (A. Smith, 1840) [PROCELLARIIDAE]
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Aust. Antarctic Terr., Ardery Is. off Wilkes Station, Anchorage Is. off Davis base.
Original AFD Distribution Data
Antarctic Region
- Subantarctic Islands
Ecological Descriptors
Ectoparasitic (host(s): Fulmarus glacialoides (A. Smith, 1840) [PROCELLARIIDAE] Southern Fulmar; Pagodroma nivea (G. Forster, 1777) [PROCELLARIIDAE] Snow Petrel), sanguinivore.
Extra Ecological Information
Preferred host Fulmarus glacialoides.
General References
Murray, M.D., Orton, M.N. & Cameron, A.S. 1967. The Antarctic flea Glaciopsyllus antarcticus Smit and Dunnet. Antarctic Research Series 10: 393-395 4 figs (biology)
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |