Family PROCYONIDAE

(RACCOONS)

• Medium-sized mammals, many species with facial masks and/or long ringed tails.

• 54-144 cm.

• North, Central, and South America.

• Found in every forest type within their range; some also use urban areas or arid lands with rocky shelters.

• 6 genera, 12 species, 78 extant taxa.

• 1 species Critically Endangered; none Extinct since 1600.