American Hog-nosed Skunk

Conepatus leuconotus

The American hog-nosed skunk is a species of hog-nosed skunk from Central and North America, and is one of the largest skunks in the world, growing to lengths of up to 2.7 feet.

Baby Season
Spring (April-May)
American hog-nosed skunk. Photo shared on iNaturalist (c) Gordon Karre.
American hog-nosed skunk. Photo shared on iNaturalist (c) Gordon Karre.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

American Hog-nosed Skunk observed by rcdowler
Jan 2, 2026
Texas, US
byRobert Dowler
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Zorrillo de espalda blanca norteño observed by horebtrujillo
Dec 27, 2025
70947 Oax., México
byHoreb Trujillo
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Hog-nosed Skunk observed by julieluetzelschwab
Dec 21, 2025
New Mexico, US
byjulieluetzelschwab
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Hog-nosed Skunk observed by thompsonmark23
Dec 12, 2025
United States
byMark Thompson
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
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