The southern spotted skunk (Spilogale angustifrons) is a species of mammal in the skunk family, Mephitidae. It ranges from Costa Rica to southern Mexico. At one time this skunk was considered to be a subspecies of the eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southern Spotted Skunk 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
- Spilogale yucatanensis
- Spilogale leucoparia
- Spilogale putorius
- Spilogale interrupta
- Spilogale pygmaea
- Spilogale gracilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Mephitidae
- Genus
- Spilogale
- Species
- Spilogale angustifrons
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