short-tailed chinchilla

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Chinchillidae

Genus

Chinchilla

Species

Chinchilla chinchilla (short-tailed chinchilla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chinchilla de Cola Corta

French Chinchilla à queue courte

German Kurzschwanz-Chinchilla

Similar Species in Chinchilla

Long-tailed Chinchilla

Chinchilla lanigera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of short-tailed chinchilla?

The scientific name of short-tailed chinchilla is Chinchilla chinchilla. It belongs to the genus Chinchilla.

What is the conservation status of short-tailed chinchilla?

short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does short-tailed chinchilla belong to?

short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) belongs to the genus Chinchilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Chinchillidae.

Is short-tailed chinchilla endangered?

Yes, short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does short-tailed chinchilla belong to?

short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of short-tailed chinchilla?

The closest relatives of short-tailed chinchilla in the genus Chinchilla include Long-tailed Chinchilla.