# White-nosed Coati (*Nasua narica*) The White-nosed Coati is a playful animal with a long nose and a bushy tail. They love to explore and can often be seen climbing trees or searching for food in groups. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Snaps:** 4 - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Brazilian Coati, Coati ![White-nosed Coati](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Coati_Nasua_narica_Climbing_Down_2048px.jpg&width=800) Photo: Photo by Julie Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coati_Nasua_narica_Climbing_Down_2048px.jpg) ## Appearance The White-nosed Coati has a long, flexible, upturned snout that is lighter in color than its dark brown or reddish-brown fur. Its slender body is accented by a long, often ringed tail, and lighter markings usually frame its eyes and face. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Carnivora - **Family:** Procyonidae - **Genus:** Nasua ## Interesting facts - Females live in social groups called 'bands,' while adult males prefer to live alone! - Their name 'coati' might come from an indigenous word meaning 'nose ring'! - They can communicate using a variety of squeaks, grunts, and chirps! - White-nosed Coatis belong to the same animal family as raccoons! ## Special abilities - **Super Sniffer-Digger:** White-nosed Coati can swivel and poke its flexible snout into crevices, helping them find hidden insects and fruits underground. - **Headfirst Climber:** White-nosed Coati has flexible ankle joints that help them rotate their feet and descend trees headfirst with ease. - **Balancing Tail:** White-nosed Coati has a long, ringed tail that helps them balance perfectly while navigating narrow branches or rocky terrain. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 41-67 cm - **Weight:** 2-6 kg - **Lifespan:** 7-15 years - **Speed:** 30 km/h - **Litter Size:** 2-7 - **Gestation:** 70-77 days ## Diet & Feeding Omnivores, they munch on tasty fruits, insects, and small creatures found on the ground and in trees. - **Primary Foods:** fruits, insects, spiders, lizards, bird eggs, small rodents - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Jaguar](https://www.snappit.app/explore/jaguar) (*Panthera onca*) — A top predator in its rainforest habitat. - **Eaten by:** [Ocelot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/ocelot) (*Leopardus pardalis*) — A stealthy cat that hunts smaller mammals. - **Eats:** White Fig (*Ficus insipida*) — Coatis regularly consume the ripe fruits of this tree. - **Eaten by:** Boa Constrictor (*Boa constrictor*) — Large snakes can ambush coatis on the ground or in trees. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Climbing/Vine](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/climbing-vine): Climbing or vine plants are characterized by a growth habit that allows them to ascend upwards by twining, tendrils, or adhesive roots. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Watch from a distance and do not try to touch or feed wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify White-nosed Coati? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is White-nosed Coati? 41-67 cm ### How much does White-nosed Coati weigh? 2-6 kg ### How long does White-nosed Coati live? 7-15 years ### How fast can White-nosed Coati move? 30 km/h ### What does White-nosed Coati eat? Omnivores, they munch on tasty fruits, insects, and small creatures found on the ground and in trees. ### Where is White-nosed Coati usually found? Forests ### How does White-nosed Coati hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Boyce Thompson Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/boyce-thompson-arboretum) — Arizona, US · Botanical Garden - [Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/chiricahua-national-monument-historic-designed-landscape) — Arizona, US · National Park - [Sabino Canyon](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sabino-canyon) — Arizona, US · Natural Landmark - [ZooAmerica](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zooamerica) — Pennsylvania, US · Zoo - [Sierra Safari Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sierra-safari-zoo) — Nevada, US · Zoo - [Orange County Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/orange-county-zoo) — California, US · Zoo [View all places to see White-nosed Coati](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/white-nosed-coati) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [White-nosed Coati: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-nosed-coati)