Nasua narica (Linnaeus, 1766)
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https://doi.org/ 10.15560/16.4.939 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/5B089B20-D773-BD69-FF58-F8601E51F979 |
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Marcus |
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Nasua narica (Linnaeus, 1766) |
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Nasua narica (Linnaeus, 1766) View in CoL
Figure 2D
Material examined. COSTA RICA • Puntarenas Pro- vince, Piedras Blancas National Park; stations ID 1–7,
12, 17, 19, 21–22 ( Table 3); first capture on 18 June 2016; camera trap photos.
Identification. The White-nosed Coati has a dark coat overall with some light frosting on the shoulders. The most distinct features are the long muzzle and tail. The tail has a variable ring pattern and is often held vertically ( Wainwright and Arias 2007). This is the only species of Coati in Costa Rica.
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