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Conepatus

Conepatus

9.9
A group of skunks with long snouts found in the Americas
  • noun
  • /koʊˈnɛpətəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Conepatus genus includes several species of hog-nosed skunks found throughout Central and South America.

Examples

  • Did you know that the Conepatus is also called the hog-nosed skunk?

  • The Conepatus is often found in grasslands and forests.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Conepatus genus in the forests of Argentina.

  • Unlike the more familiar striped skunk, a Conepatus has a distinctive long snout for digging.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Conepatus genus in the forests of Argentina.

  • The Conepatus genus includes several species of hog-nosed skunks found throughout Central and South America.

  • Unlike the more familiar striped skunk, a Conepatus has a distinctive long snout for digging.

Compounds

Conepatus leuconotus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large skunk with a long nose and white back and tail from southwestern North America and Mexico

Surface Forms

Conepatus singular
Conepatuses plural

Etymology

Conepatus is a scientific name you can remember by thinking of cone as 'pointed' and picturing the skunk's long, pointed snout; a helpful way to remember the name is that it highlights this nose. So, Conepatus refers to the group of hog-nosed skunks known for their digging, hog-like noses.