Bassariscus astutus (Ringtail)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Rocky or brushy places, and rough broken terrain. Habits: Ringtails are active only at night and are very reclusive. They are omnivores, eating meat, including rats and mice, insects, and plant material. Young Ringtail kits are born three or four in a litter. They are very good climbers.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Bassariscus astutus.