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mouffette rayée

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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Moufette à capuchon
Mephitis macroura
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mouffette rayée?
The scientific name of mouffette rayée is Mephitis mephitis. It belongs to the genus Mephitis.
Where does mouffette rayée live?
mouffette rayée 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 mouffette rayée belong to?
mouffette rayée (Mephitis mephitis) belongs to the genus Mephitis, which is part of the taxonomic family Mephitidae.
What kingdom does mouffette rayée belong to?
mouffette rayée (Mephitis mephitis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of mouffette rayée?
The closest relatives of mouffette rayée in the genus Mephitis include Moufette à capuchon.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Mephitis — 2 Species

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Moufette à capuchon
Mephitis macroura
LC
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mouffette rayée
Mephitis mephitis
NE
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