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Species profile

Amblyomma fuscum

Amblyomma fuscum — verified scientific reference image
not_stated · not_stated

Image credit:Korthals jr. W. • Institutional collection via GBIF • RMNH.ACA.104 • CC0 1.0 Universal Licence termsSource

Amblyomma fuscum — verified scientific reference image
not_stated · not_stated

Image credit:Korthals jr. W. • Institutional collection via GBIF • RMNH.ACA.104 • CC0 1.0 Universal Licence termsSource

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Amblyomma fuscum — verified scientific reference image
Amblyomma fuscum specimen image. Exact accepted GBIF taxon attached to preserved specimen RMNH.ACA.104 (Type).

Image credit:Korthals jr. W. • Institutional collection via GBIF • RMNH.ACA.104 • CC0 1.0 Universal Licence termsSource

Amblyomma fuscum — verified scientific reference image
Amblyomma fuscum specimen image. Exact accepted GBIF taxon attached to preserved specimen RMNH.ACA.104 (Type).

Image credit:Korthals jr. W. • Institutional collection via GBIF • RMNH.ACA.104 • CC0 1.0 Universal Licence termsSource

Identification

Adult male and female were redescribed against type and Brazilian collection material using light and scanning electron microscopy, confirming taxonomic validity.

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

Life stages

  • Egg
  • Larva
  • Nymph
  • Adult

Distribution

Confirmed Brazilian records include Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo; the Pernambuco record was identified as requiring confirmation in the cited study.

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

Medical and veterinary relevance

At least two adult human-parasitism records were summarized by the host-record study.

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.

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