Unlike most members of the raccoon family, coatimundis are diurnal, meaning they are most active during the day rather than at night. Female coatimundis often form loosely organized groups that can have up to 25 individual members. Male coatimundis are typically solitary, living most of their lives alone.

• Light brown or black coat
• Long ringed tail

Omnivore that primarily eats fruit

• Habitat Loss
  Coatimundis are losing a lot of their habitat to farming and urbanization.
• Pet Trade
  Coatimundis have become popular in the pet trade.