White-nosed Coati
The White-nosed Coati Nasua narica is a member of the raccoon family that is native to North, Central, and South America. It is known for its long, pointed snout and its long, ringed tail, which it uses for balance. The White-nosed Coati is a social animal that lives in groups, or "bands," which can number in the dozens. The males are solitary and are often referred to as "solitary boars".
The White-nosed Coati is a highly adaptable and opportunistic omnivore, feeding on a wide variety of foods, including fruits, insects, and small vertebrates. The White-nosed Coati's long snout is a specialized tool that it uses to root around in the leaf litter for food.
The White-nosed Coati's social behavior and its unique appearance make it a fascinating and important animal of the American tropics.
White-nosed Coati
Classification
Mammalia > Carnivora > Procyonidae > Nasua > N. narica
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
1.5 - 2 feet
(0.4 - 0.6 m)
Average Weight
8 - 13 lbs
(3.6 - 5.9 kg)
Average Life Span
7 - 8 years
Gestation Period
70 - 77 days
Did You Know?
The White-nosed Coati is a member of the raccoon family and is native to North, Central, and South America.
They have a long, flexible snout that they use to sniff out food, and a long, banded tail that helps them balance as they climb trees.
White-nosed Coatis are omnivores and eat a varied diet including fruits, insects, small rodents, and lizards.
They are highly social animals and often live in groups called bands, which can consist of up to 30 individuals.
Female White-nosed Coatis and their young live in these bands, while adult males are typically solitary.
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