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Streifenskunk

Mephitis mephitis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorrillo-listado del norte
French mouffette rayée
German Streifenskunk

Similar Species in Mephitis

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hooded skunk
Mephitis macroura
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Streifenskunk?
The scientific name of Streifenskunk is Mephitis mephitis. It belongs to the genus Mephitis.
Where does Streifenskunk live?
Streifenskunk is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Streifenskunk belong to?
Streifenskunk (Mephitis mephitis) belongs to the genus Mephitis, which is part of the taxonomic family Mephitidae.
What kingdom does Streifenskunk belong to?
Streifenskunk (Mephitis mephitis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Streifenskunk?
The closest relatives of Streifenskunk in the genus Mephitis include hooded skunk.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Mephitis — 2 Species

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Streifenskunk
Mephitis mephitis
NE
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hooded skunk
Mephitis macroura
LC
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