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Bürstenrattenkänguru

Bettongia penicillata

Critically Endangered

About

The Brush-tailed Bettong (Bettongia penicillata) is a species in the genus Bettongia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Diprotodontia (Marsupials)

Species

Bettongia penicillata (Bürstenrattenkänguru)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Canguro-rata Colipeludo

French Bettongie à queue touffue

German Bürstenrattenkänguru

Similar Species in Bettongia

Lesueur-Bürstenkänguru

Bettongia lesueur

Near Threatened

Nördliches Bürstenkänguru

Bettongia tropica

Endangered

Tasmanien-Bürstenkänguru

Bettongia gaimardi

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bürstenrattenkänguru?

The scientific name of Bürstenrattenkänguru is Bettongia penicillata. It belongs to the genus Bettongia.

What is the conservation status of Bürstenrattenkänguru?

Bürstenrattenkänguru (Bettongia penicillata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Bürstenrattenkänguru belong to?

Bürstenrattenkänguru (Bettongia penicillata) belongs to the genus Bettongia, which is part of the taxonomic family Potoroidae.

Is Bürstenrattenkänguru endangered?

Yes, Bürstenrattenkänguru (Bettongia penicillata) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bürstenrattenkänguru belong to?

Bürstenrattenkänguru (Bettongia penicillata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Bürstenrattenkänguru?

The closest relatives of Bürstenrattenkänguru in the genus Bettongia include Lesueur-Bürstenkänguru, Nördliches Bürstenkänguru, Tasmanien-Bürstenkänguru.