2,536 observationsLeast Concern
Mainland Raccoon Dog
Nyctereutes procyonoides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Canidae ›Genus: Nyctereutes
About
The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides, from the Greek words nukt-, "night" + ereutēs, "wanderer" + prokuōn, "before-dog" + -oidēs, "similar to"), also known as the mangut (its Evenki name), tanuki or neoguri is a canid indigenous to East Asia. It is the only extant species in the genus Nyctereutes. Despite its peculiar appearance, it is a close relative of true foxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mainland Raccoon Dog is Nyctereutes procyonoides.
- Mainland Raccoon Dog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mainland Raccoon Dog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mainland Raccoon Dog belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Mainland Raccoon Dog belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Mainland Raccoon Dog belongs to the family Canidae.
- Mainland Raccoon Dog belongs to the genus Nyctereutes.