Ceratophyllus
Ceratophyllus gallinae female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Siphonaptera
Family: Ceratophyllidae
Subfamily: Ceratophyllinae
Genus: Ceratophyllus
Curtis, 1831

Ceratophyllus is a widespread genus of fleas[1] found in temperate climates. Some of its members include the chicken flea, Ceratophyllus gallinae, and the poultry flea, Ceratophyllus niger.

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