An annotated checklist of ectoparasites of terrestrial mammals in New Zealand

Abstract
One hundred and forty-seven species of parasites (59 Acari, 11 Amblycera, 30 Diptera, 1 Hemiptera, 1 Perttastomida, 28 Phthiraptera, 17 Siphonaptera), together with their synonyms and common names, are listed from 30 species of wild, feral or domestic animals and man from New Zealand and offshore islands. Where known, geographical distribution and range are included; indexes for cross referencing are provided.