- SCIENTIFIC NAME
- Spilogale gracilis
- CLASSIFICATION
- Mammal
- LIFE SPAN
- 1-2 Years
- SIZE
- 14-18” | 1-4lbs
- STATE CONSERVATION STATUS
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- Unprotected
- FEDERAL CONSERVATION STATUS
- Least Concern
- GAME STATUS
- Non-Game
- GAME TYPE
- None
- Washoe
- Humboldt
- Pershing
- Churchill
- Mineral
- Lyon
- Douglas
- Carson City
- Storey
- Elko
- Lander
- Eureka
- White Pine
- Esmeralda
- Nye
- Lincoln
- Clark
Habitat & Range
These little mammals can be found throughout Nevada. They are often seen near towns and neighborhoods, but out in Nevada’s wide-open spaces, they prefer rocky cliffs and riparian areas.
- Cliffs and Canyons
- Developed Landscapes
- Warm desert riparian
Threats
- Habitat Fragmentation
- Habitat Loss
Hunting Resources
| NAC 503.035 | View |
Like all skunks, the Western Spotted Skunk can spray a powerful and very smelly odor from glands near its tail. When threatened, it often performs a dramatic handstand, waving its tail in the air to warn predators to back off. It is both impressive and a little funny to watch.
Western Spotted Skunks breed in the fall, from September to October, and usually have about four babies each year. They can begin reproducing as early as four months old.
These skunks are omnivores and will eat just about anything they can find, including eggs, lizards, small mammals, and insects.
Fun Facts
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