Black-footed mongoose

species of mammal
Taxon taxon Q1482221
Black-footed mongoose
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Black-footed mongoose

Summary

Black-footed mongoose is a taxon[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Black-footed mongoose's instance of is recorded as taxon[3].
  • Black-footed mongoose is classified at the rank of species[4].
  • Black-footed mongoose's IUCN conservation status is recorded as Least Concern[5].
  • Black-footed mongoose is classified within Bdeogale[6].
  • Under binomial nomenclature, Black-footed mongoose is Bdeogale nigripes[7].
  • Black-footed mongoose's Commons category is recorded as Bdeogale nigripes[8].
  • Black-footed mongoose's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'mul', 'text': 'B. nigripes'}[9].
  • Black-footed mongoose is commonly known as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Black-footed Mongoose'}[10].
  • Black-footed mongoose is commonly known as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Mangosta de patas negras'}[11].
  • Black-footed mongoose is commonly known as {'lang': 'pl', 'text': 'Warcz'}[12].
  • Black-footed mongoose is commonly known as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Mangouste à pattes noires'}[13].
  • Black-footed mongoose is commonly known as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Black-footed Mogoose'}[14].
  • Black-footed mongoose is commonly known as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Black-legged Mongoose'}[15].
  • Black-footed mongoose is commonly known as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Schwarzfußmanguste'}[16].
  • Black-footed mongoose's longest observed lifespan is recorded as {'unit': 'Q577', 'amount': '+15.8'}[17].

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Classification

Black-footed mongoose's scientific name is Bdeogale nigripes[7]. It is classified at the rank of species[4]. It is classified within Bdeogale[6]. Recorded taxon common name include {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Black-footed Mongoose'}[10], {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Mangosta de patas negras'}[11], {'lang': 'pl', 'text': 'Warcz'}[12], {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Mangouste à pattes noires'}[13], {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Black-footed Mogoose'}[14], and {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Black-legged Mongoose'}[15].

Identifiers

Black-footed mongoose's iNaturalist taxon ID is recorded as 41926[18]. Black-footed mongoose's NCBI taxonomy ID is recorded as 326577[19]. Black-footed mongoose's Encyclopedia of Life ID is recorded as 289516[20]. Black-footed mongoose's GBIF taxon ID is recorded as 2434123[21]. Black-footed mongoose's ITIS TSN is recorded as 621883[22].

Why It Matters

Black-footed mongoose has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022.2. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Taxonomy database of the U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Q82486. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Wörterbuch der Säugetiernamen - Dictionary of Mammal Names. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . IUCN Red List. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . IUCN Red List. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . IUCN Red List. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Wörterbuch der Säugetiernamen - Dictionary of Mammal Names. wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . Longevity of Mammals in Captivity; from the Living Collections of the World (1st edition). wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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