Kingdom Animalia Order Carnivora Scientific name Mephitis Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Family Mephitidae Higher classification Skunk | |
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Lower classifications Striped skunk, Hooded skunk | ||
The genus Mephitis is one of several genera of skunks, which has two species and a North American distribution.
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