The ringtail is a mammal of the raccoon family native to arid regions of North America. It is widely distributed and well adapted to disturbed areas. It has been legally trapped for its fur. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Conservation status: Least Concern
Trophic level: Omnivorous
Mass: 2.2 lbs (Adult)
Scientific name: Bassariscus astutus
Length: 13 in. (Adult)
Gestation period: 54 days
Family: Procyonidae