Species profile

Amblyomma rotundatum

Amblyomma rotundatum — verified scientific reference image
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Amblyomma rotundatum — verified scientific reference image
not_stated · not_stated

Image credit:J B Corporaal • Institutional collection via GBIF • ZMA.ACA.P.18460 • CC0 1.0 Universal Licence terms — Se abre en una ventana nueva.Source — Se abre en una ventana nueva.

Amblyomma rotundatum — verified scientific reference image
not_stated · not_stated

Image credit:J B Corporaal • Institutional collection via GBIF • ZMA.ACA.P.18457 • CC0 1.0 Universal Licence terms — Se abre en una ventana nueva.Source — Se abre en una ventana nueva.

Amblyomma rotundatum — verified scientific reference image
not_stated · not_stated

Image credit:J B Corporaal • Institutional collection via GBIF • ZMA.ACA.P.18458 • CC0 1.0 Universal Licence terms — Se abre en una ventana nueva.Source — Se abre en una ventana nueva.

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Life cycle

The species is predominantly parthenogenetic; a two-host cycle was observed under laboratory conditions and must not be assumed universal in nature.

Males are extremely rare, although a male has been described.

Life stages

  • Egg
  • Larva
  • Nymph
  • Adult

Seasonal activity

No seasonality was detected at one semi-arid Caatinga study site on Rhinella jimi; this local result must not be generalized across the range.

Medical and veterinary relevance

Tick paralysis was reported in one southern black racer in Florida; this is a case report, not an incidence estimate.

Important identification and health information

Educational information and limitations

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

This educational information does not replace examination or advice from a qualified veterinary professional.