Species profile

Pangolin tick

Amblyomma javanense

Amblyomma javanense, Female — verified scientific reference image
Female · not_stated

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Amblyomma javanense, Male — verified scientific reference image
Male · not_stated

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Amblyomma javanense, Male — verified scientific reference image
Male · not_stated

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Amblyomma javanense, Indeterminate — verified scientific reference image
Indeterminate · not_stated

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Life stages

  • Egg
  • Larva
  • Nymph
  • Adult

Distribution

Verified Tak Province record on the Thailand–Myanmar border; this record expanded the known locality evidence.

Presence, established populations, habitat suitability and disease risk are distinct evidence categories.

Medical and veterinary relevance

Candidatus Borrelia javanense DNA was detected in A. javanense from pangolins; pathogenicity and competent transmission were not established.

Important identification and health information

Educational information and limitations

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

This educational information is not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical or veterinary advice.

Presence, established populations, habitat suitability and disease risk are distinct evidence categories.