🌿Native Nature

Aardvark

Orycteropus afer

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Tubulidentata ›Family: Orycteropodidae ›Genus: Orycteropus

About

The aardvark (/ˈɑːrd.vɑːrk/ ARD-vark; Orycteropus afer) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. It is the only living species of the order Tubulidentata, although other prehistoric species and genera of Tubulidentata are known. Unlike other insectivores, it has a long pig-like snout, which is used to sniff out food. It roams over most of the southern two-thirds of the African continent, avoiding areas that are mainly rocky. A nocturnal feeder, it...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aardvark?
The scientific name of Aardvark is Orycteropus afer.
What is the conservation status of Aardvark?
The Aardvark has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Aardvark belong to?
Aardvark belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Aardvark belong to?
Aardvark belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Aardvark belong to?
Aardvark belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Aardvark belong to?
Aardvark belongs to the order Tubulidentata.
What family does Aardvark belong to?
Aardvark belongs to the family Orycteropodidae.
What genus does Aardvark belong to?
Aardvark belongs to the genus Orycteropus.