Cozumel raccoon

Short description: Species of critically endangered raccoon

Cozumel raccoon[1]

Conservation status

Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1)[2]

Scientific classification
Kingdom:  | Animalia
Phylum:  | Chordata
Class:  | Mammalia
Order:  | Carnivora
Family:  | Procyonidae
Genus:  | Procyon
Species:  |

P. pygmaeus

Binomial name
Procyon pygmaeus

Merriam, 1901

Cozumel raccoon range

The Cozumel raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus) is a critically endangered species of island raccoon endemic on Cozumel Island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.[2][3] It is sometimes also called the pygmy raccoon,[4] dwarf raccoon, Cozumel Island raccoon, and Cozumel raccoon bear.[2][5]

## Contents

* 1 Classification
* 2 Description
* 3 Distribution and habitat
* 4 Behavior
* 5 Diet
* 6 Morphological specializations
* 7 Conservation status
* 7.1 Threats
* 7.2 Conservation actions
* 8 References

## Classification

Clinton Hart Merriam first described the Cozumel raccoon as morphologically distinctive from its mainland relative, the common raccoon subspecies Procyon lotor hernandezii, in 1901. Since then, other scientists have generally agreed with Merriam's assessment, especially Kristofer Helgen and Don E. Wilson, who have dismissed this classification for the other four island raccoons in their studies in 2003 and 2005.[5][6] Therefore, the Cozumel raccoon was listed as the only distinct species of the genus Procyon besides the common raccoon and the crab-eating raccoon in the third edition of Mammal Species of the World.[1] An archeological study showed that Maya from Cozumel used raccoons of reduced stature, which suggests that the size reduction of this raccoon is not a recent phenomenon.[7]

No true fossils of the species are known, although skeletons have been found at some archeological sites on the island. Cozumel island itself separated from the mainland during the late Pleistocene, so that the species is unlikely to be older than 122,000 years. Data from molecular clock studies implies a divergence date from the common raccoon of anywhere between 26,000 and 69,000 years ago.[8]

## Description

Common raccoon skull (left) and Cozumel raccoon skull (right)

Merriam described the Cozumel raccoon as being markedly smaller, both externally and cranially and easy to distinguish from the common raccoon because of its "broad black throat band and golden yellow tail, short posteriorly expanded and rounded nasals and peculiarities of the teeth".[9] Its reduced teeth point to a long period of isolation.[10]

Apart from its smaller size and more rounded snout, the Cozumel raccoon is similar in appearance to the common raccoon. The fur over the upper body is buff-grey ticked with occasional black hairs, while the underparts and legs are pale buff in color. The top of the head lacks the buff tinge of the rest of the body, and has a grizzled grey coloration, contrasting with the white fur of the muzzle and chin, and with the black "mask" pattern around the eyes. A line of brownish-grey fur runs down the middle of the snout, joining the "mask" patterns on either side. The tail is yellowish, with six or seven black or brown rings that become fainter on the underside. In males, the scruff of the neck has a patch of relatively bright, orange fur.[8]

Adults range from 58 to 82 centimeters (23 to 32 in) in total length, including the 23 to 26 centimeters (9.1 to 10.2 in) tail, and weigh between 3 and 4 kilograms (6.6 and 8.8 lb). This represents an example of insular dwarfism, and the animals are, on average, about 18% shorter and 45% lighter than the subspecies of common raccoon found on the local mainland, P. lotor hernandezii.[11] Cozumel raccoons also exhibit sexual dimorphism, with the males being around 20% heavier than the females.[8]

## Distribution and habitat

The Cozumel raccoon is endemic to Cozumel Island, an island around 478 square kilometers (185 sq mi) in area, lying off the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.[4] It is one of two raccoon species in Mexico, the other being the common raccoon (Procyon lotor), and is the only raccoon species present on Cozumel Island. Cozumel Island supports several other carnivores, including the dwarf coati (Nasua narica nelsoni) and dwarf gray fox (Urocyon sp.).[12][13] Islands usually lack terrestrial mammals, especially carnivores, making the Cozumel raccoon and the others unique.[14]

On the island, the raccoon inhabits a range of habitats, but is primarily limited to the mangrove forests and sandy wetlands in the northwest tip of the island.[4][13] However, it has also been captured in semi-evergreen forests and agricultural lands surrounding these preferred habitats.,[8][12] and in the Punta Sur ecological park at the south end of the island.[13]

A study on home range and activity patterns of the Cozumel raccoon found that individuals exhibit relatively small home ranges compared to mainland raccoons. Males maintain larger territories than females, and the species exhibits primarily nocturnal behavior, with peak activity occurring between sunset and 4:00 AM. Their movements are influenced by habitat quality and the presence of anthropogenic disturbances.[15]

## Behavior

Relatively little is known about the group size of the raccoons. They are primarily nocturnal and solitary animals, but may sometimes form family groups possibly consisting of the mother and cubs.[13]

The raccoons live in densities of about 17–27 individuals per km2,[12] and inhabit home ranges of around 67 hectares (170 acres) on average.[16] However, individuals do not appear to defend territories to any great extent, and their close relative, the common raccoon, can exist at very high densities when food is abundant.[17] Although there have been no detailed studies of their reproductive habits, females seem to give birth primarily between November and January, possibly with a second litter during the summer months.[8]

Cozumel raccoon

## Diet

The habitat specificity of Cozumel raccoons is in large part due to the type of foods they consume. They are a generalist omnivore with an overall diet consisting of crabs, fruit, frogs, lizards, and insects.[4] Crabs make up between 44% and 50% of the Cozumel raccoon's diet, with Cardisoma guanhumi and Coenobita clypeatus being the most frequently consumed.[4][18] Seasonal variations influence diet composition. During the wet season, crabs are more active and readily available, leading to increased consumption. In contrast, the dry season sees a higher intake of fruits such as sapodilla and snowberries due to their greater abundance.[18] The diet of the Cozumel raccoon reflects its habitat specificity, with a strong preference for coastal and mangrove areas where its primary food sources are found.

Anthropogenic food sources, such as discarded human food waste, are also commonly consumed by Cozumel Raccoons. There are concerns that increasing human-wildlife interactions, particularly in tourist areas, may lead to greater dependence on human-derived food in the future.[18]

## Morphological specializations

It was at one point[when?] thought that the Cozumel raccoon was simply part of the Mexican raccoon subspecies of common raccoon.[19][20] A large amount of research has been performed to determine whether the Cozumel raccoon is indeed a separate species from the common raccoon. Cuaron et al. (2004) reported that research conducted by many different scholars concludes that they are separate species.[13] Body size and cranium size have been reported to be smaller in P. pygmaeus, hence the name pygmy. Other morphological differences include a broad black throat band, golden yellow tail and reduced teeth; "these and other characteristics point to a long period of isolation".[13]

## Conservation status

According to the IUCN Red List, this pygmy raccoons are critically endangered.[2] As of the most recent IUCN assessment, it was determined that the Cozumel raccoon population is in continuous decline and was estimated there are only around 192 mature individuals left in the world.[2] In Mexico, pygmy raccoons are listed as En Peligro de Extinción (Threatened with Extinction) by SEMARNAT and are protected by law. The pygmy raccoon's small geographic range contributes to its risk of extinction. Island carnivores at the top of the food chain often become extinct soon after the arrival of humans.[14] The main danger to the Cozumel raccoon is development of Cozumel island due to the tourism industry.[21] Because the pygmy raccoons are mainly found in coastal and mangrove ecosystems on the west side of the island, where land is desired by developers for beach clubs and resorts, the effects of habitat loss are especially severe.[21]

### Threats

A Cozumel raccoon at a beach club reaching for a tortilla chip thrown to it by a tourist

Habitat destruction driven by tourism development is the primary threat to Cozumel raccoons. The increasing number of visitors and cruise ship arrivals has led to deforestation, road expansion, and habitat fragmentation, particularly affecting the island's mangrove and coastal ecosystems.[2][19] Cozumel raccoons are increasingly drawn to human settlements, where they scavenge for food from tourist areas, restaurants, and waste disposal sites. While this may temporarily supplement their diet, reliance on human food exposes them to contaminants and alters natural foraging behaviors, increasing human-wildlife conflicts.[18] Additionally, the raccoon faces genetic bottlenecks, leading to low genetic diversity and increasing its susceptibility to environmental changes and diseases.[19]

Hurricanes have also played a significant role in the decline of the Cozumel raccoon population. The impact of climate change and more frequent hurricanes further exacerbate these challenges. Studies have shown that after major storms, the raccoon's density can decline by up to 60% in affected areas. Juvenile Cozumel raccoons are most at risk of being killed during hurricanes, as they are often crushed by falling debris.[2]

Newer threats to their survival that have been researched in recent years are diseases and parasites.[22] Cozumel has a population of feral cats and domestic cats and dogs that can transmit diseases to the raccoons.[22] On average, there are about two different parasite species present in each host. That is not overall abundance, but simply the absolute number of species found. Some captured raccoons had developed antibodies to certain diseases. Cats are only newly introduced on the island due to humans bringing them as pets.[22] Recent studies have also indicated genetic introgression from mainland raccoon species (Procyon lotor), which could dilute the genetic uniqueness of the endemic Cozumel raccoon. This genetic mixing may result from human-facilitated introductions.[19]

### Conservation actions

Conservationists advocate for expanding protected areas, particularly in the mangrove and coastal forests, which are the raccoon's primary habitat.[12] The "Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna de la Isla Cozumel" covers some raccoon habitats, but additional land protections are needed.[18] Minimizing human-wildlife interaction, enforcing waste management protocols, and educating tourists about the importance of avoiding feeding wildlife are essential steps toward reducing negative human impacts.[18]

Another method that could help to restore the populations is captive breeding techniques.[21] If they willingly reproduce in captivity as the common raccoons do, it could be used successfully. Additionally, the arrival of pets, especially feral cats, brought more diseases and parasites that are having a significant effect on the raccoons. The best method of reducing these impacts is to remove as many feral cats as possible. For any conservation action to be successful, conservation personnel will need to find a way to compromise with the tourism industry to save the Cozumel raccoons.[21]

Glatston also urged researchers to continue examining the species to assure that the pygmy is a distinct species from its mainland sister taxon.[21]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wozencraft, W.C. (2005). "Order Carnivora". in Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M. Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 627–628. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/biology/resources/msw3/browse.asp?id=14001658.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Cuarón, A.D.; de Grammont, P.C.; McFadden, K. (2016). "Procyon pygmaeus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T18267A45201913.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/18267/45201913.
3. ↑ Zeveloff, Samuel I. (2002). Raccoons: A Natural History. Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Books. p. 45. ISBN 978-1-58834-033-7. https://archive.org/details/raccoonsnaturalh0000zeve/page/45.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Feeding habits of endangered pygmy raccoons (Procyon pygmaeus) based on stable isotope and fecal analyses". Journal of Mammalogy 87 (3): 501–509. 2006. doi:10.1644/05-MAMM-A-150R1.1.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Helgen, Kristofer M.; Wilson, Don E. (2005). "A Systematic and Zoogeographic Overview of the Raccoons of Mexico and Central America". in Sánchez-Cordero, Víctor. Contribuciones mastozoológicas en homenaje a Bernardo Villa. Mexico City: Instituto de Ecología of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. pp. 221–236. ISBN 978-970-32-2603-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=PQphdAd9KKcC. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
6. ↑ Helgen, Kristofer M.; Wilson, Don E. (January 2003). "Taxonomic status and conservation relevance of the raccoons (Procyon spp.) of the West Indies". Journal of Zoology 259 (1): 69–76. doi:10.1017/S0952836902002972. ISSN 0952-8369. http://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/5175/2c12c39c8a60276d89f45abd18f91678bc58.pdf.
7. ↑ Hamblin, N.L. (1984). Animal Use by the Cozumel Maya. Tucson: The University of Arizona Press. p. 145. ISBN 0-8165-0824-0. https://archive.org/details/animalusebycozum0000hamb.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 de Villa-Meza, A. (2011). "Procyon pygmaeus (Carnivora: Procyonidae)". Mammalian Species 43 (1): 87–93. doi:10.1644/877.1.
9. ↑ Merriam, CH (1901). "Six new mammals from Cozumel Island, Yucatan". Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 14: 99–104. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/3793084.
10. ↑ Goldman, E.A.; Jackson, Hartley H. T. (1950). "Raccoons of North and Middle America". North American Fauna 60: 1–153. doi:10.3996/nafa.60.0001. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700996/m2/1/high_res_d/nafa.60.0001.pdf.
11. ↑ de Villa-Meza, Alejandra; Avila-Flores, Rafael; Cuarón, Alfredo D; Valenzuela-Galván, David (2011-01-21). "Procyon pygmaeus (Carnivora: Procyonidae)" (in en). Mammalian Species 43: 87–93. doi:10.1644/877.1. ISSN 0076-3519. https://academic.oup.com/mspecies/article-lookup/doi/10.1644/877.1.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 McFadden, Katherine W.; García-Vasco, Denise; Cuarón, Alfredo D.; Valenzuela-Galván, David; Medellín, Rodrigo A.; Gompper, Matthew E. (2009). "Vulnerable island carnivores: the endangered endemic dwarf procyonids from Cozumel Island". Biodiversity Conservation 19 (2): 491–502. doi:10.1007/s10531-009-9701-8.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Cuaron, A.D.; Martinez-Morales M.A.; McFadden K.W.; Valenzuela D.; Gompper M.E. (2004). "The status of dwarf carnivores on Cozumel Island, Mexico". Biodiversity Conservation 13 (2): 317–331. doi:10.1023/B:BIOC.0000006501.80472.cc. Bibcode: 2004BiCon..13..317C.
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Alcover, J.A.; M. McMinn (1994). "Predators of vertebrates on islands". BioScience 44 (1): 12–18. doi:10.2307/1312401.
15. ↑ Lara-Godínez, Sofía Ana Lucrecia; Valenzuela-Galván, David; Cuarón, Alfredo D (2023-02-01). "Home range and activity patterns of the Critically Endangered endemic pygmy raccoon of Cozumel Island, México". Journal of Mammalogy 104 (1): 128–136. doi:10.1093/jmammal/gyac097. ISSN 0022-2372. https://academic.oup.com/jmammal/article/104/1/128/6855653.
16. ↑ Cuarón, A. D. (2009). "Conservation of the endemic dwarf carnivores of Cozumel Island, Mexico". Small Carnivore Conservation 41 (1): 15–21. http://www.smallcarnivoreconservation.org/sccwiki/images/0/00/SCC41_Cuaron_et_al_2009.pdf.
17. ↑ Lotze, J.-H.; Anderson, S. (1979). "Procyon lotor". Mammalian Species (119): 1–8. doi:10.2307/3503959.
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 Lara-Godínez, Sofía Ana Lucrecia; Valenzuela-Galván, David; González-Romero, Alberto; Cuarón, Alfredo D.; Sosa, Vinicio J.; Hernández-Cárdenas, Rodrigo Alejandro (2025-02-01). "Diet and food availability of the critically endangered pygmy raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus)" (in en). Mammalian Biology 105 (1): 1–12. doi:10.1007/s42991-024-00451-1. ISSN 1618-1476. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42991-024-00451-1.
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Flores-Manzanero, Alejandro; Valenzuela-Galván, David; Cuarón, Alfredo D.; Vázquez-Domínguez, Ella (2022-02-01). "Conservation genetics of two critically endangered island dwarf carnivores" (in en). Conservation Genetics 23 (1): 35–49. doi:10.1007/s10592-021-01401-x. ISSN 1572-9737. Bibcode: 2022ConG...23...35F. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10592-021-01401-x.
20. ↑ Helgen, Kristofer M. and Wilson, Don E. 2005. "A systematic and zoogeographic overview of the raccoons of Mexico and Central America." In Contribuciones Mastozoologicas en homenaje a Bernardo Villa. Sanchez-Cordero, V. and Medellín, R. A., editors. 219–234. Instituto de Biologia e Instituto de Ecologia, UNAM.
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 Glatston, A.R., ed (1994). The red panda, olingos, coatis, raccoons, and their relatives: status survey and conservation action plan for procyonids and ailurids. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN (World Conservation Union). p. 33. ISBN 978-2-8317-0046-5. https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/6863.
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 McFadden, K.W.; Wade, S.E.; Dubovi, E.J.; Gompper, M.E. (2005). "A serology and fecal parasitologic survey of the critically endangered pygmy raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus).". Journal of Wildlife Diseases 41 (3): 615–617. doi:10.7589/0090-3558-41.3.615. PMID 16244074.

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Extant Carnivora species

* Kingdom: Animalia
* Phylum: Chordata
* Class: Mammalia
* Infraclass: Eutheria
* Superorder: Laurasiatheria

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Feliformia

* African palm civet (Nandinia binotata)

Feloidea

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* Banded linsang (P. linsang)
* Spotted linsang (P. pardicolor)

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| Neofelis|

* Sunda clouded leopard (N. diardi)
* Clouded leopard (N. nebulosa)

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Panthera|

* Snow leopard (P. uncia)
* Tiger (P. tigris)
* Jaguar (P. onca)
* Lion (P. leo)
* Leopard (P. pardus)

Felinae sensu stricto

| Bay cat
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| Pardofelis|

* Marbled cat (P. marmorata)

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Catopuma|

* Bay cat (C. badia)
* Asian golden cat (C. temminckii)

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* Serval (Leptailurus serval)

Caracal|

* African golden cat (C. aurata)
* Caracal (C. caracal)

Leopardus|

* Pampas cat (L. colocola)
* Geoffroy's cat (L. geoffroyi)
* Kodkod (L. guigna)
* Southern tiger cat (L. guttulus)
* Andean mountain cat (L. jacobita)
* Ocelot (L. pardalis)
* Oncilla (L. tigrinus)
* Margay (L. wiedii)

Lynx|

* Canada lynx (L. canadensis)
* Eurasian lynx (L. lynx)
* Iberian lynx (L. pardinus)
* Bobcat (L. rufus)

Puma
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| Acinonyx|

* Cheetah (A. jubatus)

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* Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi)

Puma|

* Cougar (P. concolor)

Leopard cat
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* Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul)

Prionailurus|

* Leopard cat (P. bengalensis)
* Sunda leopard cat (P. javanensis)
* Flat-headed cat (P. planiceps)
* Rusty-spotted cat (P. rubiginosus)
* Fishing cat (P. viverrinus)

Felis|

* Chinese mountain cat (F. bieti)
* Domestic cat (F. catus)
* Jungle cat (F. chaus)
* African wildcat (F. lybica)
* Sand cat (F. margarita)
* Black-footed cat (F. nigripes)
* European wildcat (F. silvestris)

Viverroidea|

*     * see below↓

Viverroidea

Viverridae

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* Owston's palm civet (Chrotogale owstoni)
* Otter civet (Cynogale bennettii)
* Hose's palm civet (Diplogale hosei)
* Banded palm civet (Hemigalus derbyanus)

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Paradoxurinae|

* Binturong (Arctictis binturong)
* Small-toothed palm civet (Arctogalidia trivirgata)
* Sulawesi palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii)
* Masked palm civet (Paguma larvata)

Paradoxurus|

* Asian palm civet (P. hermaphroditus)
* Brown palm civet (P. jerdoni)
* Golden palm civet (P. zeylonensis)

Viverrinae sensu lato

| Viverrinae
sensu stricto|

* Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica)
* African civet (Civettictis civetta)

Viverra|

* Malabar large-spotted civet (V. civettina)
* Large-spotted civet (V. megaspila)
* Malayan civet (V. tangalunga)
* Large Indian civet (V. zibetha)

Genettinae

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* Central African oyan (P. richardsonii)
* West African oyan (P. leightoni)

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* Abyssinian genet (G. abyssinica)
* Angolan genet (G. angolensis)
* Bourlon's genet (G. bourloni)
* Crested servaline genet (G. cristata)
* South African small-spotted genet (G. felina)
* Common genet (G. genetta)
* Johnston's genet (G. johnstoni)
* Letaba genet (G. letabae)
* Rusty-spotted genet (G. maculata)
* Pardine genet (G. pardina)
* Aquatic genet (G. piscivora)
* King genet (G. poensis)
* Schouteden's genet (G. schoutedeni)
* Servaline genet (G. servalina)
* Hausa genet (G. thierryi)
* Cape genet (G. tigrina)
* Giant forest genet (G. victoriae)

| Herpestoidea|

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Herpestoidea

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| Proteles|

* Aardwolf (P. cristata)

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* Striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena)
* Brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea)

Crocuta|

* Spotted hyena (C. crocuta)

Herpestidae sensu lato

| [[Eupleridae|Eupleridae
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| [[Euplerinae|Euplerinae
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* Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)
* Malagasy civet (Fossa fossana)

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* Eastern falanouc (E. goudotii)
* Western falanouc (E. major)

[[Galidiinae|Galidiinae
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* Ring-tailed vontsira (Galidia elegans)

Galidictis|

* Broad-striped Malagasy mongoose (G. fasciata)
* Grandidier's mongoose (G. grandidieri)

* Narrow-striped mongoose (Mungotictis decemlineata)

Salanoia|

* Brown-tailed mongoose (S. concolor)
* Durrell's vontsira (S. durrelli)

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Mungotinae

| Suricata|

* Meerkat (S. suricatta)

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* Liberian mongoose (Liberiictus kuhni)

Mungos|

* Gambian mongoose (M. gambianus)
* Banded mongoose (M. mungo)

* Pousargues's mongoose (Dologale dybowskii)

Helogale|

* Ethiopian dwarf mongoose (H. hirtula)
* Common dwarf mongoose (H. parvula)

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* Alexander's kusimanse (C. alexandri)
* Angolan kusimanse (C. ansorgei)
* Common kusimanse (C. obscurus)
* Flat-headed kusimanse (C. platycephalus)

Herpestinae

* Marsh mongoose (Atilax paludinosus)
* Long-nosed mongoose (Xenogale naso)

[[Urva (genus)|Urva
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* Small Indian mongoose (U. auropunctata)
* Short-tailed mongoose (U. brachyura)
* Indian grey mongoose (U. edwardsii)
* Indian brown mongoose (U. fusca)
* Javan mongoose (U. javanica)
* Collared mongoose (U. semitorquata)
* Ruddy mongoose (U. smithii)
* Crab-eating mongoose (U. urva)
* Stripe-necked mongoose (U. vitticolla)

* White-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda)
* Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata)
* Selous's mongoose (Paracynictis selousi)
* Meller's mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri)

Bdeogale|

* Bushy-tailed mongoose (B. crassicauda)
* Jackson's mongoose (B. jacksoni)
* Black-footed mongoose (B. nigripes)

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* Angolan slender mongoose (H. flavescens)
* Egyptian mongoose (H. ichneumon)
* Somalian slender mongoose (H. ochracea)
* Cape gray mongoose (H. pulverulenta)
* Common slender mongoose (H. sanguinea)

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[[Canidae|Canidae Template:Normal]]

| Urocyon|

* Gray fox (U. cinereoargenteus)
* Island fox (U. littoralis)

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Vulpini

* Bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis)

[[Nyctereutes|Nyctereutes
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* Common raccoon dog (N. procyonoides)
* Japanese raccoon dog (N. viverrinus)

Vulpes
(true foxes)|

* Bengal fox (V. bengalensis)
* Blanford's fox (V. cana)
* Cape fox (V. chama)
* Corsac fox (V. corsac)
* Tibetan fox (V. ferrilata)
* Arctic fox (V. lagopus)
* Kit fox (V. macrotis)
* Pale fox (V. pallida)
* Rüppell's fox (V. rueppelli)
* Swift fox (V. velox)
* Red fox (V. vulpes)
* Fennec fox (V. zerda)

[[Canini (tribe)|Canini Template:Normal]]

[[Cerdocyonina|Cerdocyonina
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* Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)

Speothos|

* Bush dog (S. venaticus)

* Short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis)
* Crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous)

[[South American fox|Lycalopex
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* Culpeo (L. culpaeus)
* Darwin's fox (L. fulvipes)
* South American gray fox (L. griseus)
* Pampas fox (L. gymnocercus)
* Sechuran fox (L. sechurae)
* Hoary fox (L. vetulus)

[[Canina (subtribe)|Canina
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| Lupulella|

* Side-striped jackal (L. adustus)
* Black-backed jackal (L. mesomelas)

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Lycaon|

* African wild dog (L. pictus)

* Dhole (Cuon alpinus)

Canis|

* Golden jackal (C. aureus)
* Domestic dog (C. familiaris)
* Coyote (C. latrans)
* African wolf (C. lupaster)
* Wolf (C. lupus)
* Eastern wolf (C. lycaon)
* Red wolf (C. rufus)
* Ethiopian wolf (C. simensis)

Arctoidea

[[Bear|Ursidae Template:Normal]]

| Ailuropoda|

* Giant panda (A. melanoleuca)

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Tremarctos|

* Spectacled bear (T. ornatus)

Ursinae|

* Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus)
* Sun bear (Helarctos malayanus)

Ursus|

* American black bear (U. americanus)
* Asian black bear (U. thibetanus)
* Brown bear (U. arctos)
* Polar bear (U. maritimus)

| Mustelida|

| [[Pinniped|Pinnipedia Template:Normal]]|

*     * see below↓

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Musteloidea|

*     * see below↓

[[Pinniped|Pinnipedia Template:Normal]]

| Odobenidae|

* Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)

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[[Eared seal|Otariidae Template:Normal]]

| Callorhinus
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* Northern fur seal (C. ursinus)

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Otariinae
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* Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus)

Zalophus|

* California sea lion (Z. californianus)
* Galápagos sea lion (Z. wollebaeki)

* South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens)

Neophoca|

* Australian sea lion (N. cinerea)

* New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri)

Arctocephalus
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* South American fur seal (A. australis)
* Australasian fur seal (A. forsteri)
* Galápagos fur seal (A. galapagoensis)
* Antarctic fur seal (A. gazella)
* Juan Fernández fur seal (A. philippii)
* Brown fur seal (A. pusillus)
* Guadalupe fur seal (A. townsendi)
* Subantarctic fur seal (A. tropicalis)

[[Earless seal|Phocidae Template:Normal]]

[[Phocinae|Phocinae
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* Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus)
* Hooded seal (Cystophora cristata)

Phocini

* Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus)
* Ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata)
* Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus)

Phoca|

* Spotted seal (P. largha)
* Harbor seal (P. vitulina)

Pusa|

* Caspian seal (P. caspica)
* Ringed seal (P. hispida)
* Baikal seal (P. sibirica)

[[Monachinae|Monachinae
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| [[Monk seal|Monachini
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* Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus)

Neomonachus|

* Hawaiian monk seal (N. schauinslandi)

[[Elephant seal|Mirounga
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* Northern elephant seal (M. angustirostris)
* Southern elephant seal (M. leonina)

[[Lobodontini|Lobodontini
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* Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)
* Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii)
* Crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophagus)
* Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossi)

Musteloidea

| Ailuridae|

* Red panda (Ailurus fulgens)

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Mephitidae (skunks)

| [[Hog-nosed skunk|Conepatus
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* Molina's hog-nosed skunk (C. chinga)
* Humboldt's hog-nosed skunk (C. humboldtii)
* American hog-nosed skunk (C. leuconotus)
* Striped hog-nosed skunk (C. semistriatus)

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Mephitis|

* Hooded skunk (M. macroura)
* Striped skunk (M. mephitis)

[[Stink badger|Mydaus
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* Sunda stink badger (M. javanensis)
* Palawan stink badger (M. marchei)

[[Spotted skunk|Spilogale
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* Southern spotted skunk (S. angustifrons)
* Western spotted skunk (S. gracilis)
* Eastern spotted skunk (S. putorius)
* Pygmy spotted skunk (S. pygmaea)

Procyonidae

* Kinkajou (Potos flavus)

Bassariscus|

* Ringtail (B. astutus)
* Cacomistle (B. sumichrasti)

[[Procyon (genus)|Procyon
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* Crab-eating raccoon (P. cancrivorus)
* Raccoon (P. lotor)
* Cozumel raccoon (P. pygmaeus)

[[Bassaricyon|Bassaricyon
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* Eastern lowland olingo (B. alleni)
* Northern olingo (B. gabbii)
* Western lowland olingo (B. medius)
* Olinguito (B. neblina)

[[Coati|Nasuina
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| Nasua|

* White-nosed coati (N. narica)
* South American coati (N. nasua)

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[[Nasuella|Nasuella
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* Eastern mountain coati (N. meridensis)
* Western mountain coati (N. olivacea)

| Mustelidae|

*     * see below↓

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Mustelidae

Mustelidae

* American badger (Taxidea taxus)

Mellivora|

* Honey badger (M. capensis)

Melinae

| [[Hog badger|Arctonyx
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* Northern hog badger (A. albogularis)
* Greater hog badger (A. collaris)
* Sumatran hog badger (A. hoevenii)

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[[Meles (genus)|Meles
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* Japanese badger (M. anakuma)
* Caucasian badger (M. canescens)
* Asian badger (M. leucurus)
* European badger (M. meles)

[[Ferret-badger|Melogale
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* Vietnam ferret-badger (M. cucphuongensis)
* Bornean ferret badger (M. everetti)
* Chinese ferret-badger (M. moschata)
* Javan ferret-badger (M. orientalis)
* Burmese ferret-badger (M. personata)
* Formosan ferret-badger (M. subaurantiaca)

Guloninae

* Tayra (Eira barbara)

Pekania|

* Fisher (P. pennanti)

Gulo|

* Wolverine (G. gulo)

[[Marten|Martes
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* American marten (M. americana)
* Pacific marten (M. caurina)
* Yellow-throated marten (M. flavigula)
* Beech marten (M. foina)
* Nilgiri marten (M. gwatkinsii)
* European pine marten (M. martes)
* Japanese marten (M. melampus)
* Sable (M. zibellina)

Ictonychinae

| Lyncodontini|

* Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus)

[[Galictis|Galictis
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* Lesser grison (G. cuja)
* Greater grison (G. vittata)

[[Ictonychini|Ictonychini
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| Vormela|

* Marbled polecat (V. peregusna)

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* African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha)

Ictonyx|

* Saharan striped polecat (I. libycus)
* Striped polecat (I. striatus)

[[Otter|Lutrinae Template:Normal]]

* Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)

Lontra|

* North American river otter (L. canadensis)
* Marine otter (L. felina)
* Neotropical otter (L. longicaudis)
* Southern river otter (L. provocax)

Enhydra|

* Sea otter (E. lutris)

* Spotted-necked otter (Hydrictis maculicollis)

Lutra|

* Eurasian otter (L. lutra)
* Hairy-nosed otter (L. sumatrana)

Lutrogale|

* Smooth-coated otter (L. perspicillata)

Aonyx|

* African clawless otter (A. capensis)
* Asian small-clawed otter (A. cinereus)
* Congo clawless otter (A. congicus)

Mustelinae

| [[Neogale|Neogale
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* Amazon weasel (N. africana)
* Colombian weasel (N. felipei)
* Long-tailed weasel (N. frenata)
* American mink (N. vison)

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[[Weasel|Mustela
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| Template:Normal Mustela
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* Sichuan weasel (M. aistoodonnivalis)
* Mountain weasel (M. altaica)
* Stoat/Beringian ermine (M. erminea)
* Haida ermine (M. haidarum)
* Yellow-bellied weasel (M. kathiah)
* Least weasel (M. nivalis)
* American ermine (M. richardsonii)

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Template:Normal Lutreola
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* Japanese weasel (M. itatsi)
* European mink (M. lutreola)
* Indonesian mountain weasel (M. lutreolina)
* Malayan weasel (M. nudipes)
* Siberian weasel (M. sibirica)
* Back-striped weasel (M. strigidorsa)

Template:Normal Putorius|

* Steppe polecat (M. eversmannii)
* Ferret (M. furo)
* Black-footed ferret (M. nigripes)
* European polecat (M. putorius)

* See also: Mink
* Polecat

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