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