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Notes on tick infestation in free-ranging Philippine Pangolins (Manis culionensis)

Authors:
Sabine Schoppe^1,2 , Dorkas Kaiser^1,3, and Diverlie Dela Cruz Acosta^1
1Katala Foundation Inc., Casoy Road, Purok El Rancho, Santa Monica, Puerto Princesa City, 5300 Palawan
²Adjunct Professor, College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences, Western Philippines University, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
³Stauffenbergstr. 70/1, D-72074 Tübingen, Germany

ABSTRACT

The article provides quantitative and qualitative data on the infestation of wild Philippine Pangolin with the tick species Amblyomma javanense (Supino, 1897). Samples were gathered during routine health checkup of 71 pangolins when these were turned over or rescued between 2015 and 2025. Prevalence with A. javanense was 67.6%. The mean abundance of ticks was 8.1 and the mean intensity was 12.0.

Keywords: ectoparasites, Palawan Pangolin, Amblyomma javanense

^{Available Online: 03 June 2026}

How to Cite:
Schoppe S, Kaiser D, Acosta DDC. 2026. Notes on tick infestation in free-ranging Philippine Pangolins (Manis culionensis). The Palawan Scientist. 18(1):188-191. https://doi.org/10.69721/TPS.J.2026.18.1.19

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