The White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica), also known as the Pizote or Antoon, is a species of coati and a member of the Procyonidae (raccoon family). In Mexico, it is often referred to as tejón, which otherwise means badger.
White-nosed Coatis inhabit wooded areas (dry and moist forests) of the Americas. They are found at any altitude from sea level to 3,500 metres (11,000 ft), and from as far north as southeastern Arizona and New Mexico to as far so...
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The White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica), also known as the Pizote or Antoon, is a species of coati and a member of the Procyonidae (raccoon family). In Mexico, it is often referred to as tejón, which otherwise means badger.
White-nosed Coatis inhabit wooded areas (dry and moist forests) of the Americas. They are found at any altitude from sea level to 3,500 metres (11,000 ft), and from as far north as southeastern Arizona and New Mexico to as far south as Colombia.
White-nosed Coatis are generally dark brown, reddish, or yellow. Their eyes are masked while their muzzles, chins, and throats are light gray. The tail has six or seven light bands on it. The White-nosed Coati has a long shovel-shaped snout that extends beyond its lower jaw. They have crushing molars and large canine teeth. Their bodies range around 110–120 centimetres (43–47 in) long, of which 50–65 centimetres (20–26 in) is tail. They normally weigh 5–9 kilograms (11–20 lb). The Coati's tail is not prehensile.
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