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Bettongie à queue touffue
Bettongia penicillata
Critically Endangered
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<speciesfyi-species slug="brush-tailed-bettong"></speciesfyi-species>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
(animal)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mammifères)
Order
Diprotodontia
(Marsupials)
Family
Potoroidae
Genus
Bettongia
Species
Bettongia penicillata
(Bettongie à queue touffue)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Canguro-rata Colipeludo
French
Bettongie à queue touffue
German
Bürstenrattenkänguru
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Bettongie à queue touffue?
The scientific name of Bettongie à queue touffue is Bettongia penicillata. It belongs to the genus Bettongia.
What is the conservation status of Bettongie à queue touffue?
Bettongie à queue touffue (Bettongia penicillata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Bettongie à queue touffue belong to?
Bettongie à queue touffue (Bettongia penicillata) belongs to the genus Bettongia, which is part of the taxonomic family Potoroidae.
Is Bettongie à queue touffue endangered?
Yes, Bettongie à queue touffue (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 Bettongie à queue touffue belong to?
Bettongie à queue touffue (Bettongia penicillata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Bettongie à queue touffue?
The closest relatives of Bettongie à queue touffue in the genus Bettongia include Bettongie de Lesueur, Kangourou-rat de Gaimard, Northern Bettong.
Genus Bettongia — 4 Species
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Bettongie à queue touffue
Bettongia penicillata
Bettongie de Lesueur
Bettongia lesueur
Kangourou-rat de Gaimard
Bettongia gaimardi
Northern Bettong
Bettongia tropica
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