Hosts and species of ticks of the genera Amblyomma, Boophilus and Rhipicephalus recorded parasitizing buffaloes and cattle in Indonesia
1986
Munaf, H.B. (Balai Penelitian dan Pengembangan Zoologi, Bogor (Indonesia))
About 30 species of mammals, one reptile and several birds were incriminated as hosts for seven species of ticks of the genera Amblyomma, Boophilus and Rhipicephalus parasitizing buffaloes and cattle in Indonesia. Among the ticks, B. microplus and R. pilans are considered a serious pest to livestocks, whilst A. testudinarum could become a potential vector in spreading diseases. A. babirussae was recorded as an endemic species found in central and South Sulawesi, and R. haemaphysaloides seemed likely to have a limited distribution in the upperpart half of Sumatra only. A key to identify the seven species of ticks listed is given.
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