Procyon lotor (raccoon)
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Procyonidae |
| Genus | Procyon |
| Species | Procyon lotor |
| Common | raccoon |
| Diet | Omnivorous and opportunistic |
| Habitat | Extremely adaptable but require ready access to water. |
| Description | Black face mask. 4 to 10 dark bands encircle the tail. |
| Skull Characteristics | Palate extends posteriorly >1 cm beyond the last upper molar (cp. ringtail). |
| Notes | Links to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |