Main Characteristics

White-Nosed Coatis have a body length of approximately 63 cms (24.8 inches) a tail length of approximately 50 cms (19.7 inches) and they weigh between 3 and 5 kgs (6.5 - 11 lbs). They are grizzled grey or brown in colour and they have a white nose.

Habitat

White-Nosed Coatis can be found in a variety of habitats from southern North America to northern South America.

Diet

White-Nosed Coatis are omnivores and they feed on insects, frogs, small rodents, lizards and fruit.

Breeding

After a gestation period of approximately 77 days, White-Nosed Coatis give birth to a litter of 2 - 7 young. They are weaned at 4 months and they reach sexual maturity at 2 - 3 years of age.

Predators

Predators of the White-Nosed Coati include humans, cats, snakes and large birds of prey.

Subspecies

Subspecies of the White-Nosed Coati include:

Nasua narica molaris
Nasua narica narica
Nasua narica nelsoni
Nasua narica yucatanica

Interesting Facts

White-Nosed Coatis are also known as:
White-Nosed Coatimundi
Pizote
Antoon

Similar Animals

Ringtail
Red Panda
Cacomistle
Common Raccoon
Crab-Eating Raccoon
Mountain Coati
South American Coati