The white-nosed coati, also known as the coatimundi, is a species of coati and a member of the family Procyonidae. Local Spanish names for the species include pizote, antoon, and tejón, depending upon the region. It weighs about 4–6 kg.  The White-nosed coati (Nasua narica) is a species of coati and a member of the family Procyonidae (raccoons and their relatives). Local Spanish names for this animal include pizote, Mexican Bin-dog',antoon, and tejón, depending upon the region. Coatis have small ears, dark feet, and a long non-prehensile tail used for balance and signaling. The most outstanding feature of these animals is perhaps their long, pointed snout. Around their nose, their face has many sensory receptors which give coatis an extremely good sense of smell. Many muscles here allow great flexibility to the tip of their snout, which they use to poke into crevices, seeking prey. A coati curls its snout above the water’s surface in an amazing way when drinking. Coatis have bear- and raccoon-like paws and walk plantigrade like raccoons and bears (on the soles of the feet, as do humans). Coatis have nonretractable claws. Coatis also are able to rotate their ankles beyond 180°, in common with raccoons and other procyonids (and others in the order Carnivora and rare cases among other mammals); they are therefore able to descend trees head first. 

Scientific name: Nasua narica

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing) 

Length: 1.8 ft. (Adult) 

Trophic level: Omnivorous 

Mass: 8.3 lbs (Adult)

Gestation period: 77 days 

Rank: Species