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''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. '' Kiwilichus cryptosikyus'' is known to be hosted by southern brown kiwi (''Apteryx australis'') and great spotted kiwi (''Apteryx haastii''), and '' Kiwilichus delosikyus'' by southern brown kiwi. Species: * '' Kiwilichus cryptosikyus'' * '' Kiwilichus delosikyus''


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{{Taxonbar, from=Q4544657 Acari genera Acari of New Zealand Endemic fauna of New Zealand Sarcoptiformes Endemic acari of New Zealand