Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)

Family

Procyonidae (Raccoons)

Genus

Bassariscus

Species

Bassariscus astutus (Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cacomixtle norteño

German Nordamerikanisches Katzenfrett

Similar Species in Bassariscus

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cacomistle

Bassariscus sumichrasti

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle?

The scientific name of Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle is Bassariscus astutus. It belongs to the genus Bassariscus.

What is the conservation status of Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle?

Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle (Bassariscus astutus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle belong to?

Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle (Bassariscus astutus) belongs to the genus Bassariscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Procyonidae.

Is Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle endangered?

No, Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle (Bassariscus astutus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle belong to?

Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle (Bassariscus astutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle?

The closest relatives of Ring-tailed cat, Cacomistle in the genus Bassariscus include cacomistle.