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Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.First year: 1928 Extirpated year: Established status: Populations are confirmed breeding and apparently self-sustaining for 10 or more consecutive years. Estimated Florida range: 4 counties At least 10 years, 4 counties Not reported breeding Statewide trend: Unknown status Threats to natives: Impact on native species is unknown. Species Account: Coati are native to Mexico and a small portion of Texas. They are similar in size to the raccoon, a close relative. White-nosed coati are likely established in Florida based on persistent records and presence of young, particularly in Palm Beach, Glades, and Highlands counties. However, the status of any self-sustaining population and its exact distribution are unknown. Most animals seen are likely escapees or released pets. Habitats: Central or core urban area, Low density suburban development, areas peripheral to core urban areas, and small towns, Flatwoods, Mesic Hammocks
References Layne, J. 1997. Nonindigenous Mammals. Pages 157-186 in Strangers in Paradise: impact and management of nonindigenous species in Florida (Simberloff,D., D. Schmitz, and T. Brown, eds.). Island Press, Washington, D. C. Links to more information |
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