| Scientific Classification |
Kingdom: Anamalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carvnivora
Family: Procyonidae
Genus: Nasua and Nasuella |
| Scientific Name |
Eastern mountain coati (Nasuella meridensis)
Western mountain coati (Nasuella olivacea)
South American coati (Nasua nasua)
White-nosed coati (Nasua narica) |
| Size |
Body length: 13-27 in (33-69 cm) – the tail can be as long as the body
Height at shoulder: 12 in (30 cm) |
| Weight |
4.4-17.6 lb (2- 8 kg) |
| Special Physical Traits |
Long flexible snout, strong claws, sharp teeth |
| Life Span |
7-8 years in the wild, 15-16 years in captivity |
| Habitat |
Varied: Hot and arid areas, humid rainforests, cold mountain slopes, grasslands and bushy areas |
| Social Lifestyle |
Gregarious when young, adult males are solitary |
| Diet |
Omnivorous |
| Favorite Food Source |
Leaf-litter invertebrates, fruit |
| Predators |
Dogs, large cats, snakes, birds-of-prey |
| Location |
South America, Central America, and south-western North America. |
| Conservation Status |
Least concern |
