Latin Name |
Conepatus semistriatus |
Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Location
| Central & South America |
Colour |
Black & White |
Length |
57 cms (22 inches) |
Tail |
- |
Weight |
1.6 Kgs (3.5 lbs) |
Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Striped Hog-Nosed Skunks have an average length of 57 cms (22 inches) and an average weight of 1.6 kgs (3.5 lbs).
They are black in colour with a white area beginning at the back of their neck and extending into two white stripes. Their tail is black and white and it is not as bushy as it is in other species of skunk.
Like all skunks, the Striped Hog-Nosed Skunk has well developed anal glands that they emit musk from if they are threatened. These glands contain a "nipple" that allows the skunk to aim its spray accurately at its attackers.
Habitat
Striped Hog-Nosed Skunks can be found in a range of habitats in central and South America.
Diet
Hog-Nosed Skunks are omnivores and they feed on insects, small mammals, lizards, fruit and eggs.
Breeding
Nothing has been documented about reproduction in Striped Hog-Nosed Skunks but it is assumed that it is similar to other species of hog-nosed skunk.
Predators
Nothing has been documented regarding predators of Striped Hog-Nosed Skunks
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Striped Hog-Nosed Skunk include:
Conepatus semistriatus amazonicus
Conepatus semistriatus semistriatus
Conepatus semistriatus taxinus
Conepatus semistriatus trichurus
Conepatus semistriatus yucatanicus
Conepatus semistriatus zorrino
Interesting Facts
Striped Hog-Nosed Skunks are also known as:
Amazonian Hog-Nosed Skunk
Similar Animals
Humboldt's Hog-Nosed Skunk
Molina's Hog-Nosed Skunk
American Hog-Nosed Skunk
Eastern Spotted Skunk
Southern Spotted Skunk
Pygmy Spotted Skunk
Western Spotted Skunk
Palawan Stink Badger
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