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There are two species of raccoon:1.) Common, or northern raccoon, (Procyon lotor) of North and Central America.
2.) Crab eating raccoon, (Procyon cancrivorus) of Central and South America.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe common (or northern) raccoon of North and Central America is Procyon lotor. The crab eating raccoon of Central and South America is Procyon cancrivorus.
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∙ 8y agoScientific classification of the raccoon
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Procyonidae
Genus: Procyon
Species: P. lotor
The raccoon is a mammal that is classified as a carnivore but with an omnivorous diet.
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∙ 8y agoA raccoon is a placental mammal. It is also classified as a carnivore but has an omnivorous diet.
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∙ 8y agoThere are only two species of raccoon extant:1.) Common (or northern) raccoon of North and Central America
2.) Crab eating raccoon of Central and South America
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