MammalsThreatened

Coatí

Nasua nasua

Similar in appearance to a raccoon, with dark fur across the face like a mask and a long tail ringed in light and dark bands. It may be seen alone or in groups, and it inhabits native forest, riverside gallery forest and wooded areas, where it is often spotted climbing trees, including eucalypts. Its main threats are hunting, road collisions and conflicts with dogs. It should not be fed, nor should dogs be used to drive it away.

Key Features

Habitat

Native forest, riverside gallery forest, wooded areas

Taxonomic classification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Family: Procyonidae

Genus: Nasua

Technical conservation data

SNAP conservation priority: Yes

Threatened (SNAP): Yes

Threatened: Yes

Where to Find It

This species has been recorded in the following biodiversity reserves:

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