1,180 observationsLeast Concern
Japanese Raccoon Dog
Nyctereutes viverrinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Carnivora βΊFamily: Canidae βΊGenus: Nyctereutes
About
The Japanese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus), also known as tanuki (ηΈ or γγ¬γ, ) in Japanese, is a subspecies of the Asian raccoon dog.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Japanese Raccoon Dog is Nyctereutes viverrinus.
- Japanese Raccoon Dog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Japanese Raccoon Dog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Japanese Raccoon Dog belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Japanese Raccoon Dog belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Japanese Raccoon Dog belongs to the family Canidae.
- Japanese Raccoon Dog belongs to the genus Nyctereutes.