Tayra (Eira barbara)

Tayra, a reference photo — Photo: Ninahale · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The tayra (Eira barbara) is an omnivorous animal from the mustelid family, native to the Americas. It is the only species in the genus Eira.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Tayra being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Herpailurus yagouaroundi
Galictis vittata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Mustelidae
Genus: Eira
Species: Eira barbara

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