Species profile

Amblyomma humerale

Amblyomma humerale — verified scientific reference image
Amblyomma humerale specimen image. Exact accepted GBIF taxon attached to preserved specimen RMNH.ACA.22.

Image credit:Saramacca Exp. • Institutional collection via GBIF • RMNH.ACA.22 • CC0 1.0 Universal Licence terms — Opens in a new window.Source — Opens in a new window.

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Life cycle

Laboratory life cycle averaged about 200 days under the study protocol; this duration must not be treated as universal field timing.

Life stages

  • Egg
  • Larva
  • Nymph
  • Adult

Distribution

South American species; the field evidence confirms occurrence in the northern Brazilian Amazon but does not define its complete range.

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

Medical and veterinary relevance

Pathogen screening of the Brazilian Amazon nymphs was negative; a negative sample is not evidence of species-wide absence.

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.