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Cosmiomma hippopotamensis is a species of tick that belongs to the Cosmiomma genus within the Ixodidae family. As the only species of the genus, the Cosmiomma hippopotamensis is considered one of the worlds most rare and unique ticks.

Distribution
Cosmiomma hippopotamensis is an extremely rare species of hard tick that has only been located/recorded in widely separated localities of east and southern Africa. This limited distribution range is determined by the tick's only two known hosts: the hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) and the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Being found on only two threatened African mammals has led to the Cosmiomma hippopotamensis being classified as a coendangered species. This implies that the endangerment of the host populations is directly correlated to the parasite population survival.

Common sites for the Cosmiomma hippopotamensisto attach to host species include: skin folds in the perineum region, as well as in and around ears and eyes.