What is another word for Genus Melogale?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs mˈɛləɡˌe͡ɪl] (IPA)

Genus Melogale is a group of small carnivorous mammals commonly known as ferret badgers. There are three species under this genus: the Chinese ferret badger (Melogale moschata), the Burmese ferret badger (Melogale personata), and the Javan ferret badger (Melogale orientalis). The ferret badgers are known for their long, slender bodies, short legs, and pointed snouts. These carnivores belong to the family Mustelidae, which also includes otters, weasels, and badgers. Although ferret badgers are not commonplace in the wild, they are particularly widespread throughout Southeast Asia, where they inhabit forests, shrublands, and grasslands. Synonyms for genus Melogale include badger ferret, mountain ferret, and Eurasian ferret.

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Related words: Malayan Weasel, Spotted-necked Otter, Asian Small-clawed Otter, Tattersall's Horseshoe Bat, Sulawesi Forest Bat, North Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat

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