Like all Plasmodium species P. watteni has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are mammals.

Description

The parasite was first described by Lien and Cross in 1968.

Geographical occurrence

This species is found in Taiwan.

Clinical features and host pathology

The only known host of this species is the Formosan giant flying squirrel (Petaurista petaurista grandis).

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