Scientific name Bettongia Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Subfamily Potoroinae Higher classification Potoroidae | |
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The bettongs are species of the genus Bettongia, sometimes referred to as rat-kangaroos. Four extant species are recognised:
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In addition, at least two extinct species are known:
The rufous rat-kangaroo (Aepyprymnus rufescens) is sometimes referred to as a bettong (rufous bettong), but this is not strictly correct.
Burrowing bettongs
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