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Plains Spotted Skunk

Spilogale interrupta

Taxonomy

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

About

The genus Spilogale includes all skunks commonly known as spotted skunks. Currently, there are four accepted extant species: S. gracilis, S. putorius, S. pygmaea, and S. angustifrons. New research, however, proposes that there may be up to seven.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Plains Spotted Skunk?
The scientific name of Plains Spotted Skunk is Spilogale interrupta.
What kingdom does Plains Spotted Skunk belong to?
Plains Spotted Skunk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Plains Spotted Skunk belong to?
Plains Spotted Skunk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Plains Spotted Skunk belong to?
Plains Spotted Skunk belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Plains Spotted Skunk belong to?
Plains Spotted Skunk belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Plains Spotted Skunk belong to?
Plains Spotted Skunk belongs to the family Mephitidae.
What genus does Plains Spotted Skunk belong to?
Plains Spotted Skunk belongs to the genus Spilogale.