Kiwilichus Explained

Kiwilichus is a genus of feather mites in Kiwilichidae, a monotypic family of mites[1] that is endemic to New Zealand. Kiwi (Apteryx) are the host birds of the two species. Kiwilichus cryptosikyus is known to be hosted by southern brown kiwi (Apteryx australis) and great spotted kiwi (Apteryx haastii), and Kiwilichus delosikyus by southern brown kiwi.[2]

Species:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IRMNG - Kiwilichus Gaud & Atyeo, 1970 . www.irmng.org . 26 June 2021.
  2. Heath . Allen C. G. . 2010 . A review of ectoparasites of Apteryx spp. (kiwi) in New Zealand, with new host records, and the biology of Ixodes anatis (Acari: Ixodidae) . Tuhinga . 21 . 147–159 . 24 July 2021.

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