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Molina's hog-nosed skunk

Order : Carnivora
Family : Mustelidae
Subfamily : Mephitinae
Species : Conepatus chinga

 

The Molina's hog-nosed skunk is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Molina's hog-nosed skunk

Conepatus chinga is found in mid to southern South America. (Full text)

1. Conepatus, genus Conepatus -- (a genus of Mustelidae)
Conepatus
genus Conepatus
(Source WordNet)