striped hog-nosed skunk

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Carnivora (Raubtiere)

Family

Mephitidae

Genus

Conepatus

Species

Conepatus semistriatus (striped hog-nosed skunk)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mofeta

Portuguese Cangambá

Similar Species in Conepatus

Molina's hog-nosed skunk

Conepatus chinga

Least Concern

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eastern hog-nosed skunk

Conepatus leuconotus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of striped hog-nosed skunk?

The scientific name of striped hog-nosed skunk is Conepatus semistriatus. It belongs to the genus Conepatus.

What is the conservation status of striped hog-nosed skunk?

striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does striped hog-nosed skunk live?

striped hog-nosed skunk is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does striped hog-nosed skunk belong to?

striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) belongs to the genus Conepatus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mephitidae.

Is striped hog-nosed skunk endangered?

No, striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does striped hog-nosed skunk belong to?

striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of striped hog-nosed skunk?

The closest relatives of striped hog-nosed skunk in the genus Conepatus include Molina's hog-nosed skunk, eastern hog-nosed skunk.