Meerkat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium and Ecuador.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)

Family

Herpestidae

Genus

Suricata

Species

Suricata suricatta (Meerkat)

Names in Other Languages

French Suricate

German Scharrtier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meerkat?

The scientific name of Meerkat is Suricata suricatta. It belongs to the genus Suricata.

What is the conservation status of Meerkat?

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Meerkat live?

Meerkat is found in Distributed across Belgium and Ecuador.. Countries include Belgium, Ecuador.

What family does Meerkat belong to?

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) belongs to the genus Suricata, which is part of the taxonomic family Herpestidae.

Is Meerkat endangered?

No, Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Meerkat belong to?

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).