Eastern spotted skunk
Order : Carnivora
Family : Mustelidae
Subfamily : Mephitinae
Species : Spilogale putorius
The Eastern spotted skunk, spotted skunk is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the eastern spotted skunk
A young / baby of a eastern spotted skunk is called a 'kit'. A eastern spotted skunk group is called a 'surfeit or stink'.Countries
Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and United StatesSome facts about the
Spotted skunk
Adult weight : 0.6 kg (1.32 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 11 years
Female maturity :152 days
Male maturity : 152 days
Gestation : 31 days
Weaning : 50 days
Litter size : 5
Litters per year : 2
Weight at birth : 0.01 kg (0.022 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.16 kg (0.352 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 2 W
Body mass : 0.624 kg (1.3728 lbs)
Temperature : 36.85 °C (98.33 °F)
Facts about the eastern spotted skunk
The presence of the spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius) is based upon the finding of the tail of a dead individual in the Saltbush habitat. (Full text)
The spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius) is rare and can be found only in the southeastern corner of the state. (Full text)
Discussion Faster and more agile than the larger skunks, the Eastern Spotted Skunk is also a good climber, ascending trees to flee predators and occasionally to forage.
The eastern spotted skunk is a omnivore, but they are more carnivorous than the stripped skunk. (Full text)
The trademark defense mechanism of the Eastern Spotted Skunk is its potent and effective scent.
Similar Species Eastern Spotted Skunk is best distinguished by range. (Full text)
Food selection of the eastern spotted skunk is seasonal. (Full text)
The Eastern spotted skunk is hard to view "whole" because if it stands up the skunk has detected danger and may be about to respond. (Full text)
It can be found in the western states, but is slightly less common in the eastern states, where its cousin, the Eastern spotted skunk is more prevalent.
COLORADO In Colorado, the eastern spotted skunk is known from only a few specimens
Social organization Eastern spotted skunks are solitary and nocturnal. (Full text)
Eastern Spotted Skunks are nocturnal and thusly they are active primarily at night, where they are seen foraging for food in the eastern plains.
Eastern spotted skunks are solitary except briefly during breeding in late March or early April.
The tip of the tail is white while the tail tips of eastern spotted skunks are black. (Full text)
Locomotion: Both the Western and Eastern Spotted Skunks are faster and more agile than other skunks. (Full text)
1. spotted skunk, little spotted skunk, Spilogale putorius -- (small skunk with a marbled black and white coat; of United States and Mexico)spotted skunk
little spotted skunk
Spilogale putorius
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