Mephitidae (family)

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Scope note
Family containing 11 species in four genera including skunks and stink badgers, having moderately elongated bodies with reasonably short well-muscled legs, long front claws for digging, a striped coat, and extremely well-developed anal scent glands used to produce noxious odors to deter threats.
Mephitidae
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026