crab-eating raccoon

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found across Europe (4 countries) and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索動物)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳類)

Order

Carnivora (ネコ目)

Family

Procyonidae (Raccoons)

Genus

Procyon

Species

Procyon cancrivorus (crab-eating raccoon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cangrejera

Portuguese Guaxinim

Similar Species in Procyon

Common Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of crab-eating raccoon?

The scientific name of crab-eating raccoon is Procyon cancrivorus. It belongs to the genus Procyon.

What is the conservation status of crab-eating raccoon?

crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does crab-eating raccoon live?

crab-eating raccoon is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

What family does crab-eating raccoon belong to?

crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) belongs to the genus Procyon, which is part of the taxonomic family Procyonidae.

Is crab-eating raccoon endangered?

No, crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does crab-eating raccoon belong to?

crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of crab-eating raccoon?

The closest relatives of crab-eating raccoon in the genus Procyon include Common Raccoon.