What sprite causes malaria in tropical areas?

The malaria parasite responsible for causing malaria in tropical areas is Plasmodium falciparum, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. These mosquitoes thrive in warm, humid environments and are most active during dusk and dawn. Other species of Plasmodium, such as P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae, also cause malaria but are less common than P. falciparum in tropical regions.