Species composition and spatial distribution of parasitic fleas of small mammals in Sino-Russian border port areas in Heilongjiang Province,China
Objective To investigate the species composition and distribution of parasitic fleas of small mammals in Sino-Russian border port areas in Heilongjiang Province,China.Methods The surveillance data and relevant references on parasitic fleas of small mammals in 11 Sino-Russian border port areas in Heilongjiang Province from 2007 to 2023 were collected to descriptively analyze flea species composition and distribution.Results A total of 44 species (subspecies) of 24 genera of 5 families were identified for the parasitic fleas of small mammals in Sino-Russian border port areas in Heilongjiang Province.The fleas in the Suifenhe port areas possess the most diversity,reaching 30 species and subspecies.Conclusion The species and distribution of fleas in the important frontier ports in Heilongjiang were studied,which provided the basic data for risk analysis and prevention and control of flea borne diseases at frontier ports in Heilongjiang.