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Spilogale

Spilogale

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A group of small skunks with spots that live in North and Central America
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  • The genus Spilogale includes several species of spotted skunks native to the Americas.

Examples

  • Unlike other skunks, members of Spilogale have distinctive spotted patterns.

  • The Spilogale is known for its distinctive markings.

  • Researchers are studying the habitats of Spilogale to understand their distribution.

  • Did you see a Spilogale in the forest?

  • Researchers are studying the habitats of Spilogale to understand their distribution.

  • The genus Spilogale includes several species of spotted skunks native to the Americas.

  • Unlike other skunks, members of Spilogale have distinctive spotted patterns.

Synonyms

genus Spilogale
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A group of small mammals that includes spotted skunks

adds the native range in North and Central America

Compounds

genus Spilogale
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A group of small mammals that includes spotted skunks

Spilogale putorius
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A small skunk with a black and white spotted and striped coat that lives in the United States and Mexico

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Spilogale comes from two Greek parts: spilos meaning 'spot' and gale meaning 'weasel'. So the name is like 'spotted weasel', which helps you remember these small skunks have spots.