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Hog louse

Hog louse

Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States of America
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Tundra

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Our collection records indicate that this louse infests pigs in all regions of the state. Haematopinus suis has also been reported in the nearby states of Georgia and Tennessee (Kim et al. 1986; Durden et al. 1997). Haematopinus suis is the largest louse of domestic animals and is found on both domestic and feral pigs. Haematopinus suis can transmit the causative agent of swine pox (Durden 2002) and was implicated as a vector of Eperythrozoon parvum (Marchette, 1982).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Hog louse is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to tundra, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Hog louse.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeChinese Taipei, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States of America
Habitat RangeTundra
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificHaematopinus suis
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyHaematopinidae