South-American coati
Nasua nasua
ok. 30 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 3–6 kgDorosłe osobniki
South-American coati — size comparison
The South American coati (Nasua nasua) is a member of the raccoon family. It inhabits forests, scrub and their edges. An elongated, mobile snout, powerful claws
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
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approx. 30 cm
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South-American coati — size comparison — facts and sources
The South American coati (Nasua nasua) is a member of the raccoon family. It inhabits forests, scrub and their edges. An elongated, mobile snout, powerful claws and a long, usually banded tail give it a distinctive outline while travelling on the ground and in trees.
It is omnivorous. It searches litter for invertebrates, eats fruit and uses small vertebrates and eggs. Smell helps it find food hidden in the substrate. Mobile ankle joints allow headfirst descents down trunks.
Females and young form groups, while adult males often live alone. Much activity occurs by day. Animals maintain contact while travelling, and raised tails are clearly visible above low vegetation.
Samice i młode tworzą grupy, podczas gdy dorosłe samce częściej żyją samotnie. Lasy tropikalne, wilgotne i suche, oraz zarośla. Żywi się przede wszystkim: owoce, bezkręgowce, jaja i drobne kręgowce. Dzienny, zręczny i towarzyski poza okresem samotnego życia dorosłych samców. Na planszy przyjęto około 35 cm w barku jako porównawczy punkt dorosłego zwierzęcia. Wysokość w barku 35 cm jest przybliżonym punktem porównawczym; ogon pozostaje poza miarą.