New Guinean planigale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)

Family

Dasyuridae

Genus

Planigale

Species

Planigale novaeguineae (New Guinean planigale)

Names in Other Languages

French Planigale De Nlle Guinée

German Neuguinea-Flachkopfbeutelmaus

Similar Species in Planigale

Paucident planigale

Planigale gilesi

Least Concern

Long-tailed planigale

Planigale ingrami

Least Concern

Narrow-nosed planigale

Planigale tenuirostris

Least Concern

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Pygmy planigale

Planigale maculata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of New Guinean planigale?

The scientific name of New Guinean planigale is Planigale novaeguineae. It belongs to the genus Planigale.

What is the conservation status of New Guinean planigale?

New Guinean planigale (Planigale novaeguineae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does New Guinean planigale belong to?

New Guinean planigale (Planigale novaeguineae) belongs to the genus Planigale, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyuridae.

Is New Guinean planigale endangered?

No, New Guinean planigale (Planigale novaeguineae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does New Guinean planigale belong to?

New Guinean planigale (Planigale novaeguineae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of New Guinean planigale?

The closest relatives of New Guinean planigale in the genus Planigale include Paucident planigale, Long-tailed planigale, Narrow-nosed planigale, Pygmy planigale.