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Arctonyx collaris

Arctonyx collaris

9.9
A badger from Southeast Asia with a pig-like snout
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Arctonyx collaris inhabits forests across Southeast Asia and is recognized by its distinctive snout.

Examples

  • Researchers observed an Arctonyx collaris foraging for food in the undergrowth.

  • Did you know that the Arctonyx collaris has a pig-like snout?

  • Due to habitat loss, the Arctonyx collaris is considered a species of conservation concern.

  • The Arctonyx collaris is native to Southeast Asia.

  • The Arctonyx collaris is often spotted rummaging through leaf litter in search of insects.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the Arctonyx collaris due to its endangered status.

  • With its pig-like snout, the Arctonyx collaris has a unique appearance among badgers.

Synonyms

hog-nosed badger
vsArctonyx collaris
  • Indian
9.7

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

is the scientific name used for the same species
hog badger
vsArctonyx collaris
  • Indian
9.9

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

is the species identified by that pig-like snout trait
sand badger
vsArctonyx collaris
  • Philippine
9.9

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

is the general species found across regions regardless of habitat

Surface Forms

Arctonyx collaris singular
Arctonyx collarises plural

Morphology

Arctonyx + collaris

The compound follows Latin taxonomic binomial conventions (genus + specific epithet), so a learner who knows 'Arctonyx' (a genus of Asian hog badgers) can infer this refers to a particular species in that genus. However, the specific epithet 'collaris' is not transparently defined here and species epithets are often arbitrary or Latinized descriptors, so the fuller meaning (e.g., pig-like snout, geographic range) is not predictable to a B1 learner without prior exposure.

Etymology

Arctonyx collaris comes from old Greek and Latin words: Arctonyx means 'bear-claw' and collaris means 'collared' or 'neck', because the animal has strong claws and a marked neck. So the name gives a clear picture of the animal, the 'hog-badger' with a pig-like snout, and that picture helps you remember this kind of badger.