Kiwilichus (original) (raw)

Kiwilichus is a genus of feather mites in Kiwilichidae, a monotypic family of mites that is endemic to New Zealand. Kiwi (Apteryx) are the host birds of the two species. is known to be hosted by southern brown kiwi (Apteryx australis) and great spotted kiwi (Apteryx haastii), and by southern brown kiwi. Species: * Gaud & Atyeo, 1970 * Gaud & Atyeo, 1970