mountain coati
noun
: a mammal (Nasuella olivacea) that is smaller and has a shorter tail than the closely related coatis and is native to the Andean region of northwestern South America
Note: A second species (Nasuella meridensis) of mountain coati is sometimes recognized.
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“Mountain coati.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20coati. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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