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Description
The Western Spotted Skunk or Spilogale gracilis ears are short and rounded, while the face is marked with a white spot between the eyes, and a white patch below each ear.
The Western Spotted Skunk or Spilogale gracilis as a conspicuously large, long-haired tail, measuring 3.9 to 6.3 in. The hair on the tail is mostly black, but is white at the tip, and sometimes also on the upper surface. The claws on the fore-feet are longer, and more curved, than those on the hind feet.
Western Spotted Skunk or Spilogale gracilis are nocturnal omnivores, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, such as mice and lizards, and berries. Common insects eaten include beetles and caterpillars.
However, they have been found to consume prey as large as the ashy storm petrel. Populations close to these animals often have decreased pest populations. They have even been reported to consume scorpions in the southwest.
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Additional information
Weight | 3 lbs |
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Dimensions | 2.2 × 1.6 × 1 in |
Western Spotted Skunk Facts: | Kingdom: Animalia |