Cangambá

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Mephitidae

Genus

Conepatus

Species

Conepatus semistriatus (Cangambá)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Mofeta

Portuguese Cangambá

Similar Species in Conepatus

Molina's hog-nosed skunk

Conepatus chinga

Least Concern

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eastern hog-nosed skunk

Conepatus leuconotus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cangambá?

The scientific name of Cangambá is Conepatus semistriatus. It belongs to the genus Conepatus.

What is the conservation status of Cangambá?

Cangambá (Conepatus semistriatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cangambá live?

Cangambá is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Cangambá belong to?

Cangambá (Conepatus semistriatus) belongs to the genus Conepatus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mephitidae.

Is Cangambá endangered?

No, Cangambá (Conepatus semistriatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cangambá belong to?

Cangambá (Conepatus semistriatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cangambá?

The closest relatives of Cangambá in the genus Conepatus include Molina's hog-nosed skunk, eastern hog-nosed skunk.