About the Raccoon
The Raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Raccoon is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Hunting and poaching
- Climate change
- Disease (rabies, distemper)
Photo Gallery
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Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
North America
Continent: North America
Country: United States, Canada
Region: Eastern and central United States, southern Canada
Central America
Continent: North America
Country: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
Region: Central America
Distribution Overview
The Raccoon is a widespread species found in North and Central America, inhabiting forests, woodlands, urban areas, and wetlands.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 40 - 70 cm
- Weight
- 3 - 9 kg
- Lifespan
- up to 5-7 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivity years
- Diet
- Omnivorous, eating a wide variety of plants and animalsFruits, berries, nutsInsects, worms, small animalsCarrion, pet food, garbage
Habitat
ForestsWoodlandsUrban areasWetlands
Behavior
- Omnivorous, eating a wide variety of plants and animals
- Excellent climber, often dens in trees
- Good swimmer, often forages for food in water
- Intelligent and curious, often explores its environment
- Solitary animal, but may form small family groups