🌿Native Nature

Kinkajou

Potos flavus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Procyonidae ›Genus: Potos

About

The kinkajou (/ˈkiŋkədʒuː/ KING-kə-joo) (Potos flavus) is a rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the genus Potos and is also known as the "honey bear" (a name that it shares with the sun bear). Kinkajous may be mistaken for ferrets or monkeys, but are not closely related to either. Native to Central America and South America, this mostly frugivorous, arboreal...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kinkajou?
The scientific name of Kinkajou is Potos flavus.
What is the conservation status of Kinkajou?
The Kinkajou has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Kinkajou belong to?
Kinkajou belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Kinkajou belong to?
Kinkajou belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Kinkajou belong to?
Kinkajou belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Kinkajou belong to?
Kinkajou belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Kinkajou belong to?
Kinkajou belongs to the family Procyonidae.
What genus does Kinkajou belong to?
Kinkajou belongs to the genus Potos.