Mephitis mephitis (Striped Skunk)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Woodland edges and open country, to dry upland forests. Habits: Striped Skunks are the most well known and common skunk. They live in dens, are nocturnal hunters, and are omnivores. Striped Skunks have poor eyesight, and must rely on a good sense of smell and hearing to search for food. They are excellent diggers. Striped Skunks have three to seven kits per litter. Striped Skunks will hiss, growl, and stamp their feet before spraying an enemy.

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 Mephitis mephitis.