Craspedorrhynchus

Kéler, 1938

Craspedorrhynchus is a of chewing lice in the Philopteridae (suborder Ischnocera). in this genus are of birds of prey, particularly eagles (Accipitriformes). The genus was established by Kéler in 1938. At least one species, C. naevius, has been documented infesting the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina) in Türkiye.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Craspedorrhynchus: /ˌkras.pɛ.dɔˈrɪŋ.kʊs/

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Distribution

Records from Türkiye (first country record for C. naevius); broader distribution likely includes range of in the Palearctic. GBIF indicates distribution records from Southeast Asia (SE).

Host Associations

  • Clanga pomarina - Lesser Spotted Eagle; documented for C. naevius in Türkiye

Ecological Role

of birds of prey (Accipitriformes).

Similar Taxa

  • DegeeriellaBoth are philopterid parasitizing birds of prey; distinguished by morphological features of the and abdominal chaetotaxy
  • FalcolipeurusCo-occurs on same ; Falcolipeurus species typically have more pronounced in

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