Cacomistle Bassariscus sumichrasti Least concern
Where the cacomistle lives – recorded in 2 countries, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.
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| Scientific name | Bassariscus sumichrasti |
|---|---|
| Group | Raccoons, coatis & relatives |
| Status | Least concern (Wikidata, IUCN category label) |
| Found in | 2 countries |
| Continents | North America |
| Class | Mammal |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Procyonidae |
Where does the cacomistle live?
Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the cacomistle in 2 countries and territories across North America.
Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.
Is the cacomistle endangered?
The cacomistle’s conservation status recorded in Wikidata is “Least concern” (an IUCN Red List category label). Source: Wikidata.
What kind of animal is the cacomistle?
The cacomistle (Bassariscus sumichrasti) is a mammal in the order Carnivora and the family Procyonidae, genus Bassariscus. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)
About the cacomistle
The cacomistle (; Bassariscus sumichrasti), also spelled cacomixtle, is a primarily nocturnal, arboreal, omnivorous member of the carnivoran family Procyonidae (coatis, kinkajous and raccoons). Depending on the location, its preferred habitats are humid and tropical evergreen jungle and montane cloud forests; seasonally, it may venture into drier, deciduous forests.
Although its total population is listed as being of "least concern" (i.e., stable), the cacomistle is still a highly cryptic, secretive animal, and generally an uncommon sight throughout much of its range (from southern México to western Panamá); this fact is especially true in Costa Rica, where it inhabits only a very small area. Additionally, the species is completely dependent on trees and dense vegetation for habitat, making it particularly susceptible to deforestation.
Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Cacomistle (revision 1357141393), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q838840 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).
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