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Mammals
Hog-nosed Skunk
Conepatus leuconotus
Records
It was observed during April 2012 at Rattlesnake Tank by J. Alva (UTEP) [Photo], and July 2016 at Prospect Pits area by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP), and 14 November 2020 at the Box Canyon on Rio Grande by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) and R. Rocha (UTEP) [Video].
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassMammalia (Mammals)
OrderCARNIVORA (Carnivores)
FamilyMEPHITIDAE (Skunk Family)
GenusConepatus
Speciesleuconotus
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G4Apparently Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S4Apparently Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |