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Ratel

Mellivora capensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Mellivora

About

The honey badger (Mellivora capensis), also known as the ratel (/ˈreɪtəl/ or /ˈrɑːtəl/), is the only species in the mustelid subfamily Mellivorinae and its only genus Mellivora. It is native to Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Despite its name, the honey badger does not closely resemble other badger species; instead, it bears more anatomical similarities to weasels. It is classed as Least Concern rather than a threatened species by the IUCN owing to its...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ratel?
The scientific name of Ratel is Mellivora capensis.
What is the conservation status of Ratel?
The Ratel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Ratel belong to?
Ratel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ratel belong to?
Ratel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ratel belong to?
Ratel belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Ratel belong to?
Ratel belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Ratel belong to?
Ratel belongs to the family Mustelidae.
What genus does Ratel belong to?
Ratel belongs to the genus Mellivora.