Family Procyonidae (Noun)
Meaning
Raccoons; coatis; cacomistles; kinkajous; and sometimes pandas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Procyonidae consists of raccoons, coatis, cacomistles, kinkajous, and sometimes pandas, all of which are primarily found in the Americas.
- Raccoons, coatis, cacomistles, and kinkajous are the most well-known members of the family Procyonidae.
- While pandas are sometimes grouped into the family Procyonidae, molecular studies indicate that they actually belong to the family Ailuridae.
- The family Procyonidae is part of the order Carnivora and demonstrates a range of adaptations for omnivorous diets.
- In some taxonomic classifications, olingos and olinguitos are also included in the family Procyonidae.