Tejón Marsupial Rayado

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)

Family

Peramelidae

Genus

Perameles

Species

Perameles bougainville (Tejón Marsupial Rayado)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tejón Marsupial Rayado

French Bandicoot De Bougainville

German Westaustralischer Streifenbeuteldachs

Similar Species in Perameles

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long-nosed bandicoot

Perameles nasuta

Least Concern

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eastern barred bandicoot

Perameles gunnii

Vulnerable

Desert Bandicoot

Perameles eremiana

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tejón Marsupial Rayado?

The scientific name of Tejón Marsupial Rayado is Perameles bougainville. It belongs to the genus Perameles.

What is the conservation status of Tejón Marsupial Rayado?

Tejón Marsupial Rayado (Perameles bougainville) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Tejón Marsupial Rayado belong to?

Tejón Marsupial Rayado (Perameles bougainville) belongs to the genus Perameles, which is part of the taxonomic family Peramelidae.

Is Tejón Marsupial Rayado endangered?

Yes, Tejón Marsupial Rayado (Perameles bougainville) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Tejón Marsupial Rayado belong to?

Tejón Marsupial Rayado (Perameles bougainville) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Tejón Marsupial Rayado?

The closest relatives of Tejón Marsupial Rayado in the genus Perameles include long-nosed bandicoot, eastern barred bandicoot, Desert Bandicoot.