Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis

PAGE INDEX
1. Lateral view
2. Ventral view
3. Details
4. Web links

 This is the first page I have published with donated photos.
Thanks Erin !

Dental Formula : 3.1.3.1 / 3.1.3.2

1.Striped skunk skull, lateral view
2.Striped skunk skull, ventral view.

Details of Specimens Illustrated

Image 1
Striped Skunk Mephitis mephitis
Area collected - Up-state New York
Date collected - Summer 98
Source - Killed by dog - Photos courtesy of Erin Hewett
Measurements
Overall length72mm Overall width44mm

Latin Name : Mephitis - "a noxious smell"

Web Links
University of Michigan Animal Biodiversity Site

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