Kangourou-rat de Gaimard

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Diprotodontia (Marsupials)

Family

Potoroidae

Genus

Bettongia

Species

Bettongia gaimardi (Kangourou-rat de Gaimard)

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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Bettongie à queue touffue

Bettongia penicillata

Critically Endangered

Bettongie de Lesueur

Bettongia lesueur

Near Threatened

Northern Bettong

Bettongia tropica

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kangourou-rat de Gaimard?

The scientific name of Kangourou-rat de Gaimard is Bettongia gaimardi. It belongs to the genus Bettongia.

What is the conservation status of Kangourou-rat de Gaimard?

Kangourou-rat de Gaimard (Bettongia gaimardi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Kangourou-rat de Gaimard belong to?

Kangourou-rat de Gaimard (Bettongia gaimardi) belongs to the genus Bettongia, which is part of the taxonomic family Potoroidae.

What kingdom does Kangourou-rat de Gaimard belong to?

Kangourou-rat de Gaimard (Bettongia gaimardi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Kangourou-rat de Gaimard?

The closest relatives of Kangourou-rat de Gaimard in the genus Bettongia include Bettongie à queue touffue, Bettongie de Lesueur, Northern Bettong.