hooded skunk

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mamalia)

Order

Carnivora (Carnivorans)

Family

Mephitidae

Genus

Mephitis

Species

Mephitis macroura (hooded skunk)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorrillo-listado del sur

French Moufette à capuchon

Similar Species in Mephitis

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Striped Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hooded skunk?

The scientific name of hooded skunk is Mephitis macroura. It belongs to the genus Mephitis.

What is the conservation status of hooded skunk?

hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hooded skunk live?

hooded skunk is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom.

What family does hooded skunk belong to?

hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura) belongs to the genus Mephitis, which is part of the taxonomic family Mephitidae.

Is hooded skunk endangered?

No, hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does hooded skunk belong to?

hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of hooded skunk?

The closest relatives of hooded skunk in the genus Mephitis include Striped Skunk.