Eastern Spotted Skunk

Common Name
Eastern Spotted Skunk
Order
Carnivora
Family
Mephitidae
Species Name
Spilogale putorius
Status
Unknown
States
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
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Ohio
Oklahoma
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
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