Hooded Skunk

Mephitis macroura

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mephitidae

About

The hooded skunk is a species of mammal in the family Mephitidae. Mephītis in Latin means "foul odor", μακρός (makrós) in Greek translates to "long" and οὐρά (ourá) translates to "tail".

Fun Fact

Mephītis in Latin means "foul odor", μακρός (makrós) in Greek translates to "long" and οὐρά (ourá) translates to "tail".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in grasslands, deserts, and in the foothills of mountains, avoiding high elevations.

Diet

Diet of the hooded skunk consists mostly of vegetation, especially prickly pear (Opuntia spp.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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