Striped Skunk

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mamalia)

Order

Carnivora (Carnivorans)

Family

Mephitidae

Genus

Mephitis

Species

Mephitis mephitis (Striped Skunk)

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 Striped Skunk?

The scientific name of Striped Skunk is Mephitis mephitis. It belongs to the genus Mephitis.

Where does Striped Skunk live?

Striped Skunk 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 Striped Skunk belong to?

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) belongs to the genus Mephitis, which is part of the taxonomic family Mephitidae.

What kingdom does Striped Skunk belong to?

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Striped Skunk?

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