ferret badger; Chinese ferret-badger
Refers to the ferret badger, especially Melogale moschata. A specific animal name; not a general term.
The Chinese ferret-badger inhabits southern China.
Standard katakana spelling for this animal name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of イタチ (weasel) and アナグマ (badger), referring to its weasel-like appearance and badger-like habits.