"My keen sense of smell helps me find food hidden in the forest litter. "
South American Coati
Nasua nasua
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Carnivora |
| Peso | 3 - 6 kg |
| Longitud | 32 - 70 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
You can recognize me by my dense and soft brown fur; my tail is thick and well provided with hair with characteristic dark and light rings. Males of my species can be twice the size of females. I am a good tree climber, where I usually sleep, feed, and procreate.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am an omnivorous mammal; my diet includes fruits, eggs, larvae, insects, scorpions, spiders, ants, lizards, small mammals, and even carrion.
¿Dónde vivo?
I enjoy living in the trees of the Amazon forests from Venezuela to Argentina.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Agile or fast?
The females of my species form large family groups of up to 30 individuals. Males usually live alone and only gather when it is the reproductive season.
