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Mammals
Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
Authorship: Lichtenstein
Notes
Occasionally it was observed living in and under old Ranch House building at IMRS HQ (J.D. Johnson, UTEP).
Records
It was observed in Eagle Canyon by UTEP personnel, reported during July 2017 near IMRS HQ, Prospect Pits, and Oak Wash by Brewer, 2007 [Photo], on 9 February 2008 at IMRS HQ by V. Mata-Silva [photo], and on 8 December 2020 at the Box Canyon of Rio Grande by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) and A. Rocha (UTEP) [Video].
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassMammalia (Mammals)
OrderCARNIVORA (Carnivores)
FamilyPROCYONIDAE (Raccoon and Ringtail Family)
GenusBassariscus
Speciesastutus
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S4Apparently Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |