An annotated checklist of parasitic lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) from the Galápagos Islands

A comprehensive annotated checklist identifies 104 species and subspecies of parasitic lice from the Galápagos Islands, including 26 new species records and eight new genus records. The study reveals 17 endemic species (16 bird-associated, one mammal), 79 native species, and eight introduced by humans, while correcting nine misassigned species in prior literature. It also documents 17 new host-louse associations, providing detailed taxonomic histories, distributions, and biogeographical statuses for each valid species. Additionally, the research designates four lectotypes from the Kellogg Collection, contributing significantly to the understanding of louse biodiversity and host-parasite dynamics in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

PALMA, R. L., & PECK, S. B. (2013). An annotated checklist of parasitic lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) from the Galápagos Islands. Zootaxa, 3627(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3627.1.1