Family
Procyonidae
Raccoons
12 species in this taxon
Raccoons (Procyonidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 5 genuss with 12 known species. This includes the genus groups Bassaricyon, Bassariscus, Nasua, Potos, and Procyon. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Carnivorans (Carnivora).