Cacomistle

Bassariscus sumichrasti

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Procyonidae

About

The cacomistle, also spelled cacomixtle, is a primarily nocturnal, arboreal, omnivorous member of the carnivoran family Procyonidae. Depending on the location, its preferred habitats are humid and tropical evergreen jungle and montane cloud forests; seasonally, it may venture into drier, deciduous forests.

Fun Fact

Depending on the location, its preferred habitats are humid and tropical evergreen jungle and montane cloud forests; seasonally, it may venture into drier, deciduous forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range this species is found to inhabit a wide variety of different forest ecosystems.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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