Validated species of Cryptosporidium
| S/No. | Species of Cryptosporidium | Major hosts | Zoonotic status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | C. andersoni | Cattle | Yes | [24] |
| 2. | C. baileyi | Birds | No | [25, 26] |
| 3. | C. bovis | Cattle | Yes | [27] |
| 4. | C. canis | Dogs | Yes | [28] |
| 5. | C. cuniculus | Rabbits | Yes | [29, 30] |
| 6. | C. erinacei | Hedgehogs and horses | Yes | [31] |
| 7. | C. fayeri | Marsupials | Yes | [32] |
| 8. | C. felis | Cats | Yes | [33] |
| 9. | C. fragile | Toads | No | [34] |
| 10. | C. galli | Birds | No | [35] |
| 11. | C. hominis | Humans | Most common species in humans | [36] |
| 12. | C. macropodum | Marsupials | No | [37] |
| 13. | C. meleagridis | Humans and birds | Yes | [4, 38] |
| 14. | C. molnari | Fish | No | [39, 40] |
| 15. | C. muris | Rodents | Yes | [41] |
| 16. | C. parvum | Ruminants | Yes | [42] |
| 17. | C. ryanae | Cattle | No | [43] |
| 18. | C. scrofarum | Pigs | Yes | [44] |
| 19. | C. serpentis | Snakes and lizards | No | [45, 46] |
| 20. | C. suis | Pigs | Yes | [47] |
| 21. | C. tyzzeri | Rodents | Yes | [48] |
| 22. | C. ubiquitum | Primates, ruminants, and rodents | Yes | [49] |
| 23 | C. varanii | Lizards | No | [50] |
| 24. | C. viatorum | Humans | Less common species in humans | [51] |
| 25. | C. wrairi | Guinea pigs | No | [52] |
| 26. | C. xiaoi | Sheep and goats | Yes | [53] |