Nasua narica (Linnaeus, 1766)

Beal, Maxwell R. W., Matzinger, Parker J., Saborío-R., Guido, Noguera Bristan, Jonathan & Olson, Erik R., 2020, Survey of medium-sized and large mammals of Piedras Blancas National Park, Costa Rica, Check List 16 (4), pp. 939-950 : 945

Nasua narica (Linnaeus, 1766)

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Material examined. COSTA RICA • Puntarenas Pro- vince, Piedras Blancas National Park; stations ID 1–7,

12, 17, 19, 21–22 ( Table 3); first capture on 18 June 2016; camera trap photos.

Identification. The White-nosed Coati has a dark coat overall with some light frosting on the shoulders. The most distinct features are the long muzzle and tail. The tail has a variable ring pattern and is often held vertically ( Wainwright and Arias 2007). This is the only species of Coati in Costa Rica.