Chinchilla de Cola Corta

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Rodentia (Rodents)

Family

Chinchillidae

Genus

Chinchilla

Species

Chinchilla chinchilla (Chinchilla de Cola Corta)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chinchilla de Cola Corta

French Chinchilla à queue courte

German Kurzschwanz-Chinchilla

Similar Species in Chinchilla

Chinchilla Costina

Chinchilla lanigera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinchilla de Cola Corta?

The scientific name of Chinchilla de Cola Corta is Chinchilla chinchilla. It belongs to the genus Chinchilla.

What is the conservation status of Chinchilla de Cola Corta?

Chinchilla de Cola Corta (Chinchilla chinchilla) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Chinchilla de Cola Corta belong to?

Chinchilla de Cola Corta (Chinchilla chinchilla) belongs to the genus Chinchilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Chinchillidae.

Is Chinchilla de Cola Corta endangered?

Yes, Chinchilla de Cola Corta (Chinchilla chinchilla) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Chinchilla de Cola Corta belong to?

Chinchilla de Cola Corta (Chinchilla chinchilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Chinchilla de Cola Corta?

The closest relatives of Chinchilla de Cola Corta in the genus Chinchilla include Chinchilla Costina.