MEPHITIDAE, Bonaparte, 1845
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https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.5684751 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6353152 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03CC87EC-9127-FB55-FD03-FDC4F807D070 |
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Conny |
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MEPHITIDAE |
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Family MEPHITIDAE View in CoL
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• Small- to medium-sized mammals with striking black and white color pattern and large scent glands at the base of the tail.
• 30-134 cm. View Figure
• South-east Asia, North, Central, and South America. View Figure
• Found in almost all habitats within their range except for the most arid deserts and the colder alpine and arctic climates.
• 4 genera, 12 species, 60 extant taxa. View Subdivision of the Mephitidae
• 1 species Vulnerable; none Extinct since 1600.
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