Common Name:
coatimundi, coati
Scientific Name:
Family: Procyonidae
Wild Status:
Least concern-endangered, depending on species
Habitat:
arid regions, Amazon rainforest, mountains, grasslands
Country:
widespread in southwestern US to Uruguay
Shelter:
elevated sleeping nests
Life Span:
Wild: 7 yrs // Captivity: 14 years
Size:
Length: 13-27" // Weight: 3-18 lbs
Cool Facts:
- There are four species of coatimundi.
- Coatimundis are omnivorous. They eat litter, invertebrates, small vertebrates, and eggs.
- They have sensitive snouts that they use to hunt for food in the dirt.
- They are members of the raccoon family. Unlike most raccoons, they are diurnal.
- They are gregarious, but adult males separate from the group and only join the group during mating season.
Details:
Taxonomic Breakdown:
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Procyonidae Genus: Nasua and Nasuella
Conservation & Helping:
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