Coati Mundi
Scientific Name
Nasua nasua
Range
From Columbia to northern Argentina and into Ecuador
Habitats
Forests; deciduous, evergreen, cloud forest, riverine gallery forest, xeric, & dry scrub forest habitats
What do they eat?
Omnivorous; fruits, small bird eggs, small animals & invertebrates
Status
Least concern
Conservation Threats
Habitat loss and sometimes hunting
Fun Facts
- Females run in groups of 15-30 called 'bands'
- They can rotate their back ankles 180 degrees which allows them to run down a tree head first