53 observationsVulnerable
Black-bellied Pangolin
Phataginus tetradactylus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Pholidota βΊFamily: Manidae βΊGenus: Phataginus
About
The long-tailed pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla), also called the African black-bellied pangolin, or ipi, is an arboreal pangolin belonging to the family Manidae, in the order Pholidota. The common names for this species stem from physical characteristics, such as the extremely long tail or the dark hairs that cover the underside of their bodies and limbs. Pangolin comes from the Malay word pengguling, meaning βsomething that rolls upβ.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-bellied Pangolin is Phataginus tetradactylus.
- The Black-bellied Pangolin has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Black-bellied Pangolin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-bellied Pangolin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black-bellied Pangolin belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Black-bellied Pangolin belongs to the order Pholidota.
- Black-bellied Pangolin belongs to the family Manidae.
- Black-bellied Pangolin belongs to the genus Phataginus.