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brush-tailed bettong

Bettongia penicillata

Critically Endangered

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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Diprotodontia (Marsupials)

Species

Bettongia penicillata (brush-tailed bettong)

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 brush-tailed bettong?

The scientific name of brush-tailed bettong is Bettongia penicillata. It belongs to the genus Bettongia.

What is the conservation status of brush-tailed bettong?

brush-tailed bettong (Bettongia penicillata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does brush-tailed bettong belong to?

brush-tailed bettong (Bettongia penicillata) belongs to the genus Bettongia, which is part of the taxonomic family Potoroidae.

Is brush-tailed bettong endangered?

Yes, brush-tailed bettong (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 brush-tailed bettong belong to?

brush-tailed bettong (Bettongia penicillata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of brush-tailed bettong?

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