Canguro-rata de Tasmania

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Diprotodontia (Marsupials)

Family

Potoroidae

Genus

Bettongia

Species

Bettongia gaimardi (Canguro-rata de Tasmania)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Canguro-rata de Tasmania

French Kangourou-rat de Gaimard

German Tasmanien-Bürstenkänguru

Similar Species in Bettongia

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Canguro-rata Colipeludo

Bettongia penicillata

Critically Endangered

Canguro-rata de Lesueur

Bettongia lesueur

Near Threatened

Northern Bettong

Bettongia tropica

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canguro-rata de Tasmania?

The scientific name of Canguro-rata de Tasmania is Bettongia gaimardi. It belongs to the genus Bettongia.

What is the conservation status of Canguro-rata de Tasmania?

Canguro-rata de Tasmania (Bettongia gaimardi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Canguro-rata de Tasmania belong to?

Canguro-rata de Tasmania (Bettongia gaimardi) belongs to the genus Bettongia, which is part of the taxonomic family Potoroidae.

What kingdom does Canguro-rata de Tasmania belong to?

Canguro-rata de Tasmania (Bettongia gaimardi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Canguro-rata de Tasmania?

The closest relatives of Canguro-rata de Tasmania in the genus Bettongia include Canguro-rata Colipeludo, Canguro-rata de Lesueur, Northern Bettong.