Family
Mephitidae
8 species in this taxon
Mephitidae (Mephitidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 4 genuss with 8 known species. This includes the genus groups Conepatus, Mephitis, Mydaus, and Spilogale. Among its members, 2 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Carnivorans (Carnivora).