Rattus rattus Parasites of El-Kala National Park (Algeria)

Abstract

This study was conducted at the National Park of El Kala (Algeria) which has a mosaic of habitats, and located in north-eastern Algeria. This rich landscape induces another one; it is the ecological biodiversity of the park. We are interested in a particular species of mammal that is the Black Rat (Rattus rattus) and specifically in identifying different species of parasites that her little body homes and vehicles. The Black Rat’s skin is very noisy. We identified mites (Dermanysus bacoti), ticks (Ixodes ricinus), fleas (Nosopsyllus fasciatus and Xenopsylla chiopis), lice (Poluplax sp) and sandflies (Flebotomus sp.).