Amblyomma pacae Aragäo, 1911
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2251-8169 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03E45B65-893D-E27B-E033-F8362CD4FEEB |
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Felipe |
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Amblyomma pacae Aragäo, 1911 |
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Amblyomma pacae Aragäo, 1911 View in CoL
It has been reported in Brazil, Belize, Guyana, Surinam, Colombia, Guiana, Panama, Paraguay,
Surinam and Venezuela ( Onofrio et al. 2006; Voltzit 2007; Lopez 2017). It has been found on different hosts, mainly rodents ( Agoutidae ) ( Onofrio et al. 2006). In Colombia, a female has been reported in guagua or lapa Agouti paca in Restrepo-Meta ( Osorno-Mesa 1942; Wramc 1998), but it possibly also infests other animals. No recent updates have been reported in Colombia.
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