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Arctonyx

Arctonyx

9.9
An animal like a badger that lives in parts of Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Did you know that Arctonyx is also called the hog badger?

Examples

  • The distribution of Arctonyx extends across Southeast Asia and parts of China.

  • The Arctonyx genus includes the largest members of the badger family.

  • Researchers observed several Arctonyx individuals foraging in the forest undergrowth.

  • The Arctonyx is a fascinating species of badger.

  • Researchers observed several Arctonyx individuals foraging in the forest undergrowth.

  • The Arctonyx genus includes the largest members of the badger family, known for their distinctive features.

  • The distribution of Arctonyx extends across Southeast Asia and parts of China, where they inhabit dense forests.

Synonyms

hog badger
vsArctonyx
  • Indian
9.9

A small wild animal with a long pig-like nose found in Southeast Asia

is the scientific genus term for those Asian mustelid species
hog-nosed badger
vsArctonyx
  • Indian
9.7

A badger from Southeast Asia that uses a pig-like nose to dig

is the scientific genus label for that group of mustelids
sand badger
vsArctonyx
  • Philippine
9.9

A small animal with a pig-like snout that lives in sandy places and digs for insects

is not restricted to sandy habitats and applies across Asian environments

Compounds

Arctonyx collaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A badger from Southeast Asia with a pig-like snout

Surface Forms

Arctonyx singular
Arctonyxes plural

Etymology

The word Arctonyx comes from two Greek parts: arct- meaning 'bear', as in Arctic, and -onyx meaning 'claw', the same root as the stone name onyx. So the name 'bear-claw' fits the hog badger, an Asian badger known for its strong digging claws.