Ictonyx

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In biological classification, Ictonyx It is a genus of the carnivorous order Weaselidae.

Scientific classification

Alias:: Ictonyx

Domain:: Eukaryota

Kingdom:: Animalia

Phylum:: Chordate

Subphylum:: Subphylum Vertebrata

Infraphylum:: Agnatha

Class:: Class Mammalia

Subclass:: Eutheria

Order:: Carnivora

Suborder:: Schizopoda

Family:: Mustelidae

Subfamily:: Mustelinae

Genus:: Ictonyx

feature

Ictonyx, there are 2 species: African sage tiger Ictonyx striatus and North African spotted weasel Ictonyx libyca. Distributed in southwestern Africa. It looks very similar to a skunk, but has only evolved convergently. The body length is 30-40 cm, and the tail length is 20-30 cm. They mostly live in grassland areas, usually live alone, are nocturnal, and feed on rodents and insects. There are 2 to 3 piglets per litter.