Bassariscidae Apr 2026

Arid, rocky areas, canyons, mesas, talus slopes, and hollow trees near water sources.

Opportunistic omnivore, largely insectivorous, but also consumes small mammals (mice, rats), birds, reptiles, and native fruits. bassariscidae

Southwestern United States (Oregon, California, Utah, Colorado, Texas) down into central Mexico. Arid, rocky areas, canyons, mesas, talus slopes, and

Strictly nocturnal; spends days sleeping in dens (rock crevices, caves, woodrat nests). but also consumes small mammals (mice

Yellowish-gray with a sharp, pointed face, white eye rings, large ears, and a long, bushy tail with 14–16 alternating black and white rings.

Known to inhabit man-made structures and suburban environments. Behavior and Diet