Ctenophthalmus harputus, a new Spalax flea from Turkey.
Ctenophthalmus harputus sp. n. is described from the mole rat Spalax ehrenbergi Nehring collected near Elaziğ city in eastern Turkey. This new flea species is classified in the Ctenophthalmus (Palaeoctenophthalmus) fissurus Wagner group. A key is given to the six species of Spalax fleas (Siphonaptera: Hystrichopsyllidae, Ctenophthalmus spp.) recorded from Turkey.
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Department of Biology, University of Ankara, Turkey.
D000818:Animals; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D012377:Rodentia; D005423:Siphonaptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification*; D014421:Turkey