[Nasua narica]
Habitat: Woodland and open forests
Weight: 6-12 lbs
Length: 31-51”
Gestation Period: 77 days
Number of Young: 2-6
Lifespan: 14 years
Conservation Status: Least Concern
– Also known as white-nosed coati
– Can climb trees easily using its tail for balance
– Primarily diurnal (active during the day)
– Typically sleep in treetops to avoid predators
– Adult females and young offspring form bands of up to 30 individuals
– The common name coati is of Tupian Indian origin, referring to the coati’s habit of sleeping with the nose tucked on the belly