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Raccoon Procyon lotor

Classification

Procyonidae [family]
Procyon [genus] (1)
lotor [species]

Classification

Procyonidae [family]
Procyon [genus] (1)
lotor [species]

Presence

Recorded on Sint Maarten
Presence status Introduced (2) - Sint Maarten
Notes on presence status First documented in 1957, it is possible that it was introduced by the Arawak as pets. It is rarely seen on St. Martin, since they are shy and nocturnal.

Publications

  • Buurt, G. van, & Debrot, A.O. 2012. Exotic and invasive terrestrial and freshwater animal species in the Dutch Caribbean. 1-37. IMARES, Wageningen.
  • Husson, A.M. 1960. De Zoogdieren van de Nederlandse Antillen. 170. Natuurwetenschappelijke Werkgroep Nederlandse Antillen, Curaçao.
  • Yokoyama, M. 2013. The Incomplete guide to the wildlife of Saint Martin. Revised and expanded second edition. 131. sxm wildlife.