4, 
Names.--Latin: Progyon Lotor 
Guatemalan: Mapache, Mapachin 
English: Raccoon 
Descrintion.--A chunky, short-legged carnivore, with a thick bushy tail which is ringed with 
brown and black; long brownish gray fur; and a black face mask extending from the nose ané 
covering the eyes, 
Di r e--Chunkiness; black face mask; thick, bushy, ringed tail, 
Measurements,--One adult from Mazatenango measured: total length, 970 mm.; tail, 320 an.; 
hind foot, 120 mm.; ear, 55 mm. 
er tr .--North America from southern Canada to Panamé, 
Distrimtion in Guatemala. --Common im all parts of the Republic. 
Habitat.-~-Most numerous along streame, lakes, and marshes in wooded regions, Seldom found 
awey from trees, 
Mabits.--The raccoon is somewhat arboreal, but finds most of ite food on the ground or in 
the water. Fish, crabs, snakes, frogs, mice, and fruits are common foods, It usually nests 
in hollow trees, though occasionally crevices in rocks are used. Litters commonly contain 
four or five young. 
Hunting,~-Though not widely hunted in Guatemala, it is considered to be a fine game animal 
in the northern part of its range, where it is hunted at night with hounds, Ite meat ig 
rather palatable, 
BRemarks.~-The species is represented in Guatemala by two geographic races: shufeldti in the 
Caribbean lowlands and Petén, dickeyj in the remainder of the Remblic. 
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Names;--Latin: Nasua narica 
Guatemalan: Pizote, Pistole, Pisote 
English: Coati 
Description.--An animal similar in size to the raccoon but with a mch longer, more slender, 
tapering tail, and long mobile snout, Fur is short and thick, hoary gray to brownish gray 
throughout, except on the throat, which is whitish, and on the face, which is covered with 
a black mask, The eyes are ringed with white, 
Distinguishing characteristics.--Long tail, long snout, black face maek, 
Measurements,--Two adults from San Jose measured: total length, 1160 mm,; tail, 522 mm, $ 
hind foot, 97 mm.; ear, 36 mm, 
Generel distribution.--Central America from México to northern Colombia, 
Distribution in Guatemalg.--In forested regions throughout the Republic. Common, 
Habitet.--Most numerous in lowland rain forests and highland cloud seth but occurring 
to some extent in drier forest types as well, 
Habits.--Though mostly nocturnal, the coati is often seen in the early morning and evening, 
It usually travels in groups of three or four to ten or more individuals, and during exour- 
sions on the ground carries its tail erect, Ite food consists largely of fruits, though it 
probably also eats quantities of insects and other animal matter, It rests during the heat 
of the day, usually in tree tops. 
Huntipg.--It is hunted with hounds at night or in the early morning, and is a good game animal. 
Often it runs on the ground for a long distance before taking to the trees, and then sometimes , 
escapes the dogs by moving with agility from tree to tree. However, it frequently retreats 
immediately to the safety of a hole high in a tree. The meat is rather greasy. 
Remarks.--Two reces occur in Guatemala; yucatepicg in Petén and the Caribbean lowlends and 
asthmica in the remainder of the country. 
6. 
Names,--Latin: Potos flavus 
Guatemalan: Mico leon, Mico gringo (?) 
English: Kinkajou 
Descrintion.--Somewhat smaller than the coati but similar in proportions except that the 
snout is rather short instead of elongated, Tail prehensile, Fur short and thick, strav- 
color throughout, except for black rings around the eyes. 
o~-Long, tapering, prehensile tail; yellowish brown coloration; 
short, rounded face, 
o~cAverage measurements are: total length, 975 mm; tail, 500 mn,; hind foot, 
95 um.:; ear, 40 mn, 
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