Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 5,927
- Most observed in
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) is a mammal of the raccoon family native to arid regions of North America. It is widely distributed and well-adapted to its distributed areas. It has been legally trapped for its fur.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Ringtail”.