Moufette à capuchon

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Carnivora (carnivores)

Family

Mephitidae

Genus

Mephitis

Species

Mephitis macroura (Moufette à capuchon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorrillo-listado del sur

French Moufette à capuchon

Similar Species in Mephitis

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mouffette rayée

Mephitis mephitis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moufette à capuchon?

The scientific name of Moufette à capuchon is Mephitis macroura. It belongs to the genus Mephitis.

What is the conservation status of Moufette à capuchon?

Moufette à capuchon (Mephitis macroura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Moufette à capuchon live?

Moufette à capuchon is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom.

What family does Moufette à capuchon belong to?

Moufette à capuchon (Mephitis macroura) belongs to the genus Mephitis, which is part of the taxonomic family Mephitidae.

Is Moufette à capuchon endangered?

No, Moufette à capuchon (Mephitis macroura) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Moufette à capuchon belong to?

Moufette à capuchon (Mephitis macroura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Moufette à capuchon?

The closest relatives of Moufette à capuchon in the genus Mephitis include mouffette rayée.