Kinkajou

Potos flavus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Procyonidae

About

The kinkajou is a mammal of the family Procyonidae, a relative to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the genus Potos and is also known as the "honey bear". Though kinkajous are arboreal, they are not closely related to any other tree-dwelling mammal group.

Fun Fact

Kinkajous have a 13-cm prehensile tongue that can reach deep into flowers and beehives for nectar and honey — they are one of only two carnivores (along with the binturong) that have a fully prehensile tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

20-25 years

Threats

Wildfire
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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