Least ConcernHumboldt's Hog-nosed Skunk
Conepatus humboldtii
One of the 2 hog-nosed skunks on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Mephitidae
Conepatus chinga
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Molina's hog-nosed skunk is the most widespread skunk in South America, occurring from Peru to Patagonia. Its coat is black with two white bands that start on the head and run along the back. It is nocturnal, solitary and omnivorous, with a preference for beetles and grubs that it digs up with its front claws and hardened snout. It is common in farmland and on the edges of towns, and its habit of scratching up lawns in search of grubs has earned it a bad name among householders.
Weight
1 kg – 3 kg
Size
30 cm – 50 cm
Life expectancy
10 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conepatus_chinga
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