2,828 observationsNNA
Gulf Coast Tick
Amblyomma maculatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Ixodida βΊFamily: Ixodidae βΊGenus: Amblyomma
About
Amblyomma maculatum is a species of tick in the genus Amblyomma. Immatures usually infest small mammals and birds that dwell on the ground; cotton rats may be particularly favored hosts. Some recorded hosts include:
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gulf Coast Tick is Amblyomma maculatum.
- Gulf Coast Tick belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gulf Coast Tick belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Gulf Coast Tick belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Gulf Coast Tick belongs to the order Ixodida.
- Gulf Coast Tick belongs to the family Ixodidae.
- Gulf Coast Tick belongs to the genus Amblyomma.