Mephitis macroura (hooded skunk)
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Mephitidae |
| Genus | Mephitis |
| Species | Mephitis macroura |
| Common | hooded skunk |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Habitat | From arid lowlands to boreal forests |
| Description | White on dorsal side; black on lateral side |
| Skull Characteristics | |
| Notes | Links to more species information:
Animal Diversity Web Smithsonian |