Eastern Bettong

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Diprotodontia (Marsupials)

Family

Potoroidae

Genus

Bettongia

Species

Bettongia gaimardi (Eastern Bettong)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Canguro-rata de Tasmania

French Kangourou-rat de Gaimard

German Tasmanien-Bürstenkänguru

Similar Species in Bettongia

Boodie

Bettongia lesueur

Near Threatened

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brush-tailed bettong

Bettongia penicillata

Critically Endangered

Northern Bettong

Bettongia tropica

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Bettong?

The scientific name of Eastern Bettong is Bettongia gaimardi. It belongs to the genus Bettongia.

What is the conservation status of Eastern Bettong?

Eastern Bettong (Bettongia gaimardi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Eastern Bettong belong to?

Eastern Bettong (Bettongia gaimardi) belongs to the genus Bettongia, which is part of the taxonomic family Potoroidae.

What kingdom does Eastern Bettong belong to?

Eastern Bettong (Bettongia gaimardi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eastern Bettong?

The closest relatives of Eastern Bettong in the genus Bettongia include Boodie, brush-tailed bettong, Northern Bettong.