Fisheries & Wildlife

Mammal Collection

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Mephitis macroura (hooded skunk)


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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