Summary ²

The American Hog-nosed Skunk (Conepatus leuconotus) is a species of hog-nosed skunk from Central and North America, and is the largest skunk in the world, growing to lengths of up to 2.7 feet (82.5 cm), and weighing 2-6 lb (0.9-2.7 kg). Recent work has concluded that the Western Hog-nosed Skunk (formerly Conepatus mesoleucus) is the same species, and that Conepatus leuconotus is the correct name of the merged populations.

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