Regional tick guide

Ticks in South America

Explore reviewed tick occurrence records for South America, with links to identification profiles, evidence and practical guidance.

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3 reviewed species records are currently linked to South America.

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Dorsal view of an adult female Amblyomma aureolatum yellow dog tick

Yellow dog tick

Amblyomma aureolatum

Present Amblyomma hard_tick South America

Brazilian public-health guidance lists Amblyomma aureolatum among important Brazilian spotted-fever ticks.

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A recognised Amblyomma species of South America. Species-level distribution, host and health claims remain withheld pending accepted regional sources.

Identification:

A hard tick in the genus Amblyomma. Species confirmation requires examination of diagnostic morphology; photographs, host and location alone may be insufficient.

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

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Adult female Amblyomma ovale attached to and feeding on a dog

Amblyomma ovale

Present Amblyomma hard_tick South America

Brazilian public-health guidance lists Amblyomma ovale among important Brazilian spotted-fever ticks.

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A recognised Neotropical Amblyomma species. Public-facing claims are limited until species-specific authoritative evidence is accepted.

Identification:

A hard tick in the genus Amblyomma. Species confirmation requires examination of diagnostic morphology; photographs, host and location alone may be insufficient.

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

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Scientific figures showing an engorged Amblyomma sculptum and subadult Amblyomma sculptum ticks attached to bat hosts

Cayenne tick

Amblyomma sculptum

Present Amblyomma hard_tick South America

Brazilian public-health guidance lists Amblyomma sculptum among important Brazilian spotted-fever ticks.

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A South American member of the Amblyomma cajennense species complex. Historical records under the broad A. cajennense name require taxonomic review.

Identification:

A hard tick in the genus Amblyomma. Species confirmation requires examination of diagnostic morphology; photographs, host and location alone may be insufficient.

Photographs and visible features may be insufficient for definitive identification.

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