Western Spotted Skunk

Spilogale gracilis

The western spotted skunk is found throughout the western United States, northern Mexico, and southwestern British Columbia in Canada. Their habitat is mixed woodlands, open areas, and farmlands.

Baby Season
Spring (April-May)
Western spotted skunk. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Brian Kentosh.
Western spotted skunk. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Brian Kentosh.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Desert Spotted Skunk observed by o3javo
Dec 22, 2025
Altamira, Tamps., MX
byo3javo
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Spilogale leucoparia observed by jrbriseno
Dec 13, 2025
Cerro del Bachoco
byJaime R Briseño
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Desert Spotted Skunk observed by svaldvard
Oct 18, 2025
Coconino County, AZ, USA
byJosé G. Martínez-Fonseca
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Desert Spotted Skunk observed by cdkeppel
Oct 14, 2025
Pima County, AZ, USA
byCorey
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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