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Crab-eating Raccoon

Procyon cancrivorus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Procyonidae ›Genus: Procyon

About

The crab-eating raccoon (Procyon cancrivorus) is a species of raccoon native to marshy and jungle areas of Central and South America (including Trinidad and Tobago). It is found from Costa Rica south through most areas of South America east of the Andes down to northern Argentina and Uruguay. That it is called the crab-eating raccoon does not mean that only this species eats crabs, as the common raccoon also seeks and eats crabs where they are...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crab-eating Raccoon?
The scientific name of Crab-eating Raccoon is Procyon cancrivorus.
What is the conservation status of Crab-eating Raccoon?
The Crab-eating Raccoon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Crab-eating Raccoon belong to?
Crab-eating Raccoon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Crab-eating Raccoon belong to?
Crab-eating Raccoon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Crab-eating Raccoon belong to?
Crab-eating Raccoon belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Crab-eating Raccoon belong to?
Crab-eating Raccoon belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Crab-eating Raccoon belong to?
Crab-eating Raccoon belongs to the family Procyonidae.
What genus does Crab-eating Raccoon belong to?
Crab-eating Raccoon belongs to the genus Procyon.