VUVulnerable
Pygmy Spotted Skunk
Spilogale pygmaea
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorDesert· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in MEPHITIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pygmy Spotted Skunk classified as Vulnerable?
Pygmy Spotted Skunk is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pygmy Spotted Skunk live?
Pygmy Spotted Skunk occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pygmy Spotted Skunk?
The main threats to Pygmy Spotted Skunk are 4.1, 5.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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