South American Coati

• Scientific Name: Nasua nasua

• Common Name: Red Coati, Ring Tailed Coati

• Life Span: 7-14 years

• Weight: 4-18 lbs; Body Length: 14-24 inches; Tail Length: 7-9 inches

• Habitat: Throughout South American

• Conservation Status: Least Concern

Fun Facts!

• They have a flexible nose

• They have double jointed ankles, these are used to climb down trees upside down

• Their tail is semi-prehesile, used mainly for balance

• Groups of Coatis are called "Bands". These Bands consist of females and their young.

• Males tend to be solitary. These solitary males are called "Coatimundi" or "Lone Coati" in the Tupian language of Brazil

• Their foraging for food help control bug population and distribute seeds. Opportunistic feeders.

• 4+ different species of coatimundi