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Mammals · Carnivora · Mephitidae
Humboldt's Hog-nosed Skunk
Conepatus humboldtii
Least Concern
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Humboldt's hog-nosed skunk is the skunk of the Southern Cone of the Americas, recognisable by two broad white stripes running along its black back. It has a toughened snout and long front claws with which it turns over the soil in search of beetles, grubs, earthworms and small vertebrates, as well as fruit. It is nocturnal and solitary, and spends the day in burrows it digs itself or takes over from other animals. It is common across the Patagonian steppe and tolerates extensive grazing well.
Weight
1.5 kg – 3 kg
Size
30 cm – 49 cm
Life expectancy
8 years
