10,717 observationsLeast Concern
Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Carnivora βΊFamily: Procyonidae βΊGenus: Bassariscus
About
The ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) is a mammal of the raccoon family, native to arid regions of North America. It is also known as the ringtail cat, ring-tailed cat, miner's cat or bassarisk, and is also sometimes called a "civet cat" (after similar, though only distantly related, cat-like carnivores of Asia and Africa). The ringtail is sometimes called a cacomistle, though this term seems to be more often used to refer to Bassariscus sumichrasti.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ringtail is Bassariscus astutus.
- Ringtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ringtail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ringtail belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Ringtail belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Ringtail belongs to the family Procyonidae.
- Ringtail belongs to the genus Bassariscus.