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Yucatán Spotted Skunk

Spilogale yucatanensis

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