🌿Native Nature

Hooded Skunk

Mephitis macroura

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mephitidae ›Genus: Mephitis

About

The hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura) is a species of mammal in the family Mephitidae. Mephītis in Latin means "foul odor", μακρός (makrós) in Greek translates to "long" and οὐρά (ourá) translates to "tail".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hooded Skunk?
The scientific name of Hooded Skunk is Mephitis macroura.
What kingdom does Hooded Skunk belong to?
Hooded Skunk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hooded Skunk belong to?
Hooded Skunk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hooded Skunk belong to?
Hooded Skunk belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Hooded Skunk belong to?
Hooded Skunk belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Hooded Skunk belong to?
Hooded Skunk belongs to the family Mephitidae.
What genus does Hooded Skunk belong to?
Hooded Skunk belongs to the genus Mephitis.