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Mammal
AZ places Camping-Made-Easy

Arizona's WildLife

"Where the Wild Things Roam"

Coatimundi

Nasua narica
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Mammal

Look along canyons or riparian areas in warmer months

A raccoon relative with a long snout and ringed tail, highly social and active. Coatis are rare in northern Arizona but can occasionally be found in forest canyons.

Mammal

Identification & Behavior

Size: Body 13–27 in; tail 20 in; 7–15 lbs

Elongated nose, ringed tail, reddish-brown fur

Diet: Omnivorous — fruits, insects, lizards, small vertebrates

Activity Pattern: Diurnal

Behavior: Very social, often forage in groups; excellent climbers

Habitat & Distribution​

Habitat: Woodlands, canyons, riparian zones

Elevation Range: 3,000–7,000 ft

Seasonal Presence: Mostly summer and fall

Arizona Range: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Risks & Management

Keep food secure; coatis can raid campsites

Coatis can rotate their ankles to climb down trees head-first.

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