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Mammals · Carnivora · Mustelidae
Galictis vittata
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Its scientific name comes from the Greek galiktis (weasel) and the Latin vittata (banded), after the striking black-and-white bands on its head. It is equally at home running, swimming and climbing.
Weight
1.5 kg – 3.8 kg
Size
45 cm – 60 cm
Life expectancy
11 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sources consulted: AnAge · Know Your Mammals · Animal Diversity Web · Wikipedia · Critter Science · Animalia.bio · Encyclopedia of Life
Best time: All year round in Central and South America, mostly by day; it is usually seen in pairs or small groups near water.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 41.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Greater Grison — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Based on what we already know about greater grison.
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
