Striped Hog-nosed Skunk

Conepatus semistriatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mephitidae

About

The striped hog-nosed skunk is a skunk species that is found in Central and South America. It is distributed from southern Mexico to northern Peru, and in a pocket in the extreme east of Brazil. They live in a wide range of habitats such as dry forests, orchards, and occasionally in rainforests. It is classified as least concern in the IUCN Red List.

Fun Fact

It is distributed from southern Mexico to northern Peru, and in a pocket in the extreme east of Brazil.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in a wide range of habitats, including arboreal caatingas, orchards, and dry forest scrubs, grasslands, and occasionally, in rainforests.

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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