Table 1.
Number of fleas detected opportunistically on highland (three different vegetation types) and lowland Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri). Lowland possums inhabit swamp forest, and highland possums are found in high elevation montane ash, low elevation montane ash, and sub-alpine woodland.
| Flea species | Lowland swamp forest | Low elevation montane ash | High elevation montane ash | Sub-alpine woodland | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choristopsylla tristis | 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32 |
| Acanthopsylla rothschildii | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Wurunjerria warnekei | 0 | 32 | 14 | 25 | 71 |
| Stephanocircus domrowi | 0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| Total | 46 | 41 | 17 | 29 | 133 |