Genus Spilogale (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Mustelidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Spilogale is a genus of skunks in the family Mustelidae, native to North and Central America.
- The genus Spilogale consists of four species of spotted skunks, which are known for their distinctive white stripes.
- Spilogale putorius is a species within the genus Spilogale, commonly referred to as the eastern spotted skunk.
- The genus Spilogale is part of the weasel family Mustelidae, which also includes otters, badgers, and ferrets.
- Members of the genus Spilogale are primarily nocturnal and solitary animals, with a highly developed sense of smell.