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White-nosed Coati
Nasua narica
Description: Head
and body length is 20-25. Tail is 20-25”. Weight is 15-25 pounds. The
long snout aids in rooting out grubs and tubers. White spots are above and
below each eye. Coatis have a ringed tail.
Range: Arizona, Mexico, and Central and South America.
Habitat: Arid country and open forests.
Vocalizations: Loud grunt when alarmed. Squeaks.
Diet: Vertebrates, small invertebrates, fruit.
Habits: Dirunal (active during the day). Females forage in large groups. Males are generally solitary.
General Information: Related to the raccoon. The females and their young associate in bands of 5-12 animals. The solitary males are often called coatimundi, which means “lone coati” in German.