Common Name
Eastern Spotted Skunk
Order
Carnivora
Family
Mephitidae
Species Name
Spilogale putorius
Status
Unknown
States
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
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Kentucky
Louisiana
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Minnesota
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Ohio
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Wisconsin
West Virginia
Wyoming
Distribution
Central and southeastern continental US.
Notes
Other than what is known about skunks in general, not much is known about this species specifically. Prefers forest edge habitat. Usually found in rocky canyons & outcrops in woodlands & prairies. Often make dens under buildings. Musk can be squirted 4