A taxonomic review of the Ceratophyllus Curtis, 1832 of North America (Siphonaptera: Ceratophyllidae: Ceratophyllinae).

The 22 North American taxa assigned to the flea genus Ceratophyllus Curtis, 1832, are reviewed. All are parasites of birds and include 17 species in the nominate subgenus, 3 in Emmareus and 2 in Celeophilus. Keys to the subgenera are provided, distinguishing characters of the individual species are discussed and illustrated and the various aspects of distribution and host preferences are cited.